Overview

This Planning programme from University of Plymouth develops the knowledge and skills to design, develop and manage diverse built and natural environments. You will gain confidence in formulating creative, multidisciplinary approaches to place-making, working collaboratively with communities, developers and other stakeholders in a rapidly changing world. MSc Planning can be taken on a full or part-time basis and is professionally accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) as a conversion programme.

Careers

Planning is a global profession with opportunities across the public, private and voluntary sectors. In the UK, public sector roles include local authorities, national parks, government departments and organisations such as Homes England, the Environment Agency, Natural Resource Wales and Natural England. Private sector opportunities are available in planning and multidisciplinary consultancies, house builders and infrastructure providers, while the third sector offers roles in think tanks, charities and organisations such as the National Trust and the Campaign to Protect Rural England.

Our graduates have secured professional positions with employers including the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, the Planning Inspectorate, Plymouth City Council, Cornwall Council, Arup, Lichfields, Savills, and WSP, and some have launched their own practices. Careers related to planning also include housing, tourism, economic development, regeneration, and environmental protection.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Issues and Values in Planning Practice

Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development

Environmental knowledge: from field to stakeholder

Development Management and Delivery

Urban Design: theories, methodologies and practice

Coastal Urban Regeneration

Rural Planning

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Applications can usually be made throughout the year, and are considered until programmes are full.

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

UK/EU

You require the minimum of a second class honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (planning, geography, architecture, engineering, sociology or environmental science). Other subject areas considered.
If you have no formal qualifications but do have relevant work experience, you may still be considered and are encouraged to enquire about your suitability.

INTERNATIONAL

If you are an overseas applicant, you can check the comparability of your qualifications with the UK equivalent through Ecctis, who provide an advisory service. with international qualifications.

If your first language is not English, then evidence of English proficiency is required.
The minimum IELTS score for acceptable English proficiency for entry is normally 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element).

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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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Non-residents

19500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11000 GBP / year

≈ 11000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time (Home) £610per 10 credits

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 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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