Overview

The Urban Design and International Planning programme offered by The University of Manchester combines creative design thinking with critical planning knowledge to tackle some of the most urgent urban challenges of our time; from climate resilience and social equity, to sustainable development and cultural identity.

You’ll gain the professional and technical skills to design better places at every scale - from streets and neighbourhoods to entire urban regions, and understand how planning systems shape cities worldwide. Whether you’re interested in regeneration, global development, or future cities, you’ll graduate ready to make a meaningful impact.

Fully accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and recognised by the Urban Design Group, this course puts you on the path to becoming a chartered planner and a Recognised Practitioner in Urban Design.

Career opportunities

This course has been specifically designed to equip you for professional practice in urban design and planning in a fast-moving international market.

Opportunities will arise in both the private and public sectors across global consultancies, development companies, government departments and agencies, and third sector organisations.

More generally, Planning, Property and Environmental Management graduates are popular with employers, particularly in consultancy, where the ability to analyse and propose policies and implement strategies is vital.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Urban Design

Urban Design and International Planning Dissertation

Urban Design Project

Neighbourhood Planning Project

International Planning: Systems and Frameworks

Urban Design and International Planning Study Tour

Urban Design Applied Skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-05 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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80

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4.5

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65

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline.

Please submit the following documents with your completed application form:

copies of official degree certificates and transcripts of your previous study, showing the subjects taken and grades obtained. If these documents are in languages other than English,please provide official translations;

copies of English Language Certification,e.g.IELTS, TOEFL or Pearson test score report, if available at the time of application;

your CV.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

30500 GBP / year

≈ 30500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

14200 GBP / year

≈ 14200 GBP / year

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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