MA Urban Design and Planning

Course Overview

This course focuses on urban design as part of town planning, giving you the opportunity to develop your understanding of urban design and development issues through working at different scales of the city and engaging with theoretical debates.

‘Planning’ is both a design and public policy profession. It deals with design as a professional and democratic practice, showing how professional knowledge and deep engagement with communities are both essential if places are to achieve lasting functionality and liveability.

General Eligibility

Applicants are required to have a minimum of a lower second (2:2) Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent, in an appropriate subject area, such as built environment subjects and social science subjects.

Applicants with a non-cognate degree and several years’ relevant work experience may be offered a place, if they can demonstrate a suitable level of specialist subject knowledge.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

Language Requirement

• Applicants must have an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent