Overview

Teaching combines critical understanding of policy and governance with the practical expertise needed to plan and deliver regeneration projects - from breathing new life into former industrial areas to developing thriving, liveable neighbourhoods.

The Urban Regeneration and Development programme offered by The University of Manchester provides a strong balance of academic insight and applied skills, preparing you to address pressing challenges such as housing inequality, economic redevelopment and climate adaptation.

The graduates progress to influential roles in the UK and internationally, working with local authorities, government agencies, regeneration partnerships, consultancies and major developers to deliver meaningful and lasting change.

Career opportunities

The course prepares you for employment in professional practice in urban development, regeneration or planning in the UK or overseas. The degree will provide you with the academic knowledge and professional skills for employment in the private (consultancy, development industry) and public (local authorities, development agencies) sectors.

More generally, MSc Urban Regeneration and Development graduates are popular with employers, particularly in consultancy, where the ability to analyse and propose policies and implement strategies is vital.

After London, Manchester hosts the largest number of planning, development and environmental consultancies in the UK.

The graduates have gone on to successful careers in areas including environmental management and consultancy, urban planning and design, real estate development, urban and regional development policy, central and local government, international development, energy and water, non-governmental organisations, and research.

Employers include AECOM, Arup, Atkins, BP, EDF Energy, the Environment Agency, Jacobs, and Rolls-Royce, among other international consultancy companies and agencies.