The University of Sheffield
Prospective Postgraduates

MA Urban Design and Planning

Town and Regional Planning student

Key facts

  • Department of Town and Regional Planning, Faculty of Social Sciences
  • 1 year full-time

Fees and funding

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Entry requirements

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

English language requirements: overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent

Entry requirements for international students

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

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About the Course

Accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)

To deal with the complex challenges of urban development, planners have to know how to work with other professionals. This course equips you with the skills to produce sensitive plans and creative designs, taking into account the financial and practical issues associated with property development.

This course draws on expertise from the University's School of Architecture. It will develop your skills in urban design, planning and the development of cities.

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

Where your masters can take you

Our graduates work in planning and property with private sector planning consultants, real estate consultants, local authorities and international development agencies. They have the skills to make it to the top in their profession.

About us

We’re rated #2 in the UK for research in this area. In the last Research Assessment Exercise (2008), only Cambridge had a higher average. The Complete University Guide 2013 puts us in the top three.

How we teach

We work closely with practitioners. Professionals teach on our courses and run site visits, fieldtrips and projects. We run field courses in London, Seoul and Cairo. We also organise work placements with planning agencies.

There are lectures, seminars, computer workshops and tutorials. You’ll take part in group work and exercises that simulate real-world challenges. You’re assessed on coursework and a dissertation.

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

Postgraduate Online Application Form