MA Urban Design and Planning

About the course

1 year full-time

This MA will develop your skills in urban design, planning and the development of cities.

You'll study the UK urban experience and also rapidly urbanising cities in Asia and Africa. The course draws on leading teaching and research at the University, combining the urban design expertise of the School of Architecture and the international planning and real estate expertise of the Department of Town and Regional Planning.

The course is accredited as a Specialist Planning Programme by the Royal Town Planning Institute.

Interdisciplinary knowledge and skills in working across professional boundaries are critical to dealing with the complex problems of urban areas. This MA provides the knowledge and skills for you to develop sensitive plans, policies and creative designs with an appreciation of the financial and practical issues associated with property development.

Entry requirements

You'll need a good honours degree or equivalent qualification in an appropriate subject from an approved institution.

English language requirements for overseas students

Overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Entry requirements for international students

Course content

Autumn semester core modules

• Spatial Planning Systems
• Principles of Urban Design
• Property Economics

Optional module

A choice of one module from a list including:

• Perspectives on Spatial Planning and Development
• Spatial Planning and Development in the South

Spring semester core modules

• Reflection on Urban Design Practice

Optional modules

• Integrated Project
• International Planning Project
• Issues in Housing
• Computer-Aided Architectural Design
• Property Market Analysis

Teaching

• Lectures
• Seminars

Assessment

• Coursework
• Dissertation

Fees and funding

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Any questions?

If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us:

E: planning-pg@sheffield.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)114 222 6180

Where your masters can take you

A masters from Sheffield is the mark of someone who thinks differently. At the end of your course you'll have the knowledge and skills to help you make a difference in whatever you do.

A majority of our graduates go on to develop highly successful careers in planning and property with employers such as Local Authorities, Private Sector Planning Consultants, Real Estate Consultants and International Development Agencies.

Your masters will prepare you for a rewarding career in planning, property and development.

Why your masters matters

We offer varied and flexible courses to prepare you for a successful career. The department has been teaching and researching urban issues, property investment and development and town planning for many years, and has an international reputation as a centre of excellence.

Our strong links with other academic departments and with planning and property practices means your learning and research applies to the real world. Practitioners contribute to our teaching and run site visits, fieldtrips and projects. You'll therefore have the opportunity to attend field courses in London or Cairo, or carry out a placement with a planning agency.

Your learning is supported by our Liaison Committee – which includes senior officers from local authorities, other planning agencies, property consultancies and development companies in the UK – and our network of funders, from government departments to the European Commission.

Sheffield is a city going through many changes, so it makes an excellent backdrop to your study. You'll be located in a modern building shared with the Department of Geography, at the heart of the campus and near the Information Commons.

Apply now

You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process.

Postgraduate Online Application Form