Overview

Land use and space are crucial for healthy communities and residents’ quality of life. Planners mediate competing interests, fostering equitable growth and sustainable, liveable environments.

he Urban and Regional Planning (RTPI Accredited) course offered at University of Birmingham is perfect for those aiming to gain a professional qualification that opens doors to a thriving career in spatial planning.

Career opportunities

This course is perfect for those aiming to gain a professional qualification that opens doors to a thriving career in spatial planning. You’ll be equipped to excel in regeneration, economic development, housing, and transport sectors. With a strong focus on employability, this program ensures you acquire the essential skills and knowledge highly valued by employers, setting you up for success in dynamic and impactful roles.

Graduates from this programme have gone on to work for organisations including:

Avison Young (UK)

Savills

Arup

Claremont Planning Consultancy Ltd

Sandwell Council

Lambert Smith Hampton

WSP in the UK

Montagu Evans

CBRE

Mott MacDonald

AtkinsRéalis

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Development Management

Place-making in Practice

Planning Practice: Skills, Behaviours and Professional Development

Urban Property Development

Sustainable Cities

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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 2026-07-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Urban Planning View 113 other Masters in Urban Planning in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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64

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline

To enroll in a Graduate Diploma, you need a degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification in a relevant field. Graduate Diploma students who excel in their modules may transfer to the Masters level.

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Tuition Fees

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28080 GBP / year

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11250 GBP / year

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Free

Additional Details

UK students £5,625 PT

international students £14,040 PT

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 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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