Overview

The Urban Planning and Regional Development (Dubai) programme offered by University of Birmingham equips you with the strategic, policy, and practical skills to shape urban and regional futures. You’ll gain expertise in planning systems, governance, and placemaking, preparing you to lead smart, sustainable, inclusive development in complex, fast-changing global and regional contexts.

Career Opportunities

Kickstart Your Career in Urban Planning. Make a lasting impact on the environmental and sustainability challenges facing urban areas. Our graduates are highly sought after by major employers, with 100% securing employment within six months. Many have advanced their careers in diverse industries across the UAE, USA, Australia, and beyond.

Graduate career destinations Include:

Local architectural and urban planning firms
The Road and Transport Authority
Government ministries
Public sector roles
Urban development firms
Consultants (e.g., AECOM, WSP, AESG)
Global organisations (e.g., United Nations, World Bank)

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Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Designing Urban Systems: Sustainable, Smart and Healthy Placemaking
Dissertation
Research Skills for Urban Planners: Methods to Study People and Place
Spatial Analysis and Urban Living: Evaluating the Qualities and Quantities of Urban Spaces
Urban Lab: City and Regional Development Plan
Urban and Regional Dynamics: Discourse and Debates

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-17 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

88

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Urban Planning Community Development

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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88

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 Honours degree (or above) in a related subject.There is a possibility of entry with a 2:2, or equivalent, with sufficient professional experience to compensate for a lower academic qualification. You will need to show that you have acquired skills and insights to contribute to and benefit from the MSc programme effectively.
Relevant experience should ideally be in fields related to urban design and planning, such as work in urban development, environmental planning, public policy, transportation planning, or community development.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

139173 AED / year

≈ 139173 AED / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

139173 AED / year

≈ 139173 AED / year

Additional Details

Part-time: 69,587 AED per year

Living costs

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

5300 - 9200 AED / 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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