Masters courses

Through our masters courses you will become an active participant in an interdisciplinary community of scholars addressing key issues.

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MSc Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Learn about advanced spatial analysis, geovisualisation, policy applications of GIS in practice, thematic mapping and cartogram creation in our MSc Applied GIS.

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time
  • Accredited

Acquire the theoretical knowledge, technical skills and practical experience you need to launch a successful career in the fields of GIS, applied policy research or spatial data analysis.

International Development

Our masters courses in international development offer students the chance to explore development issues from a variety of angles. All three courses engage with the key theories and debates in international development, and feature interdisciplinary modules where students develop practical skills for real-world situations.

MA International Development

International Development MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Learn about social and environmental justice, rural and urban development, citizenship and sustainability and develop a global network of expertise through industry and sector specialists.

MSc Environmental Change & International Development

Environmental Change and International Development MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Explore the relationship between the environment, international development and social justice, and learn how environmental challenges inform policy and practice.

International Development MPH

International Development (Masters in Public Health) MPH

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Explore the intersections of international development and healthcare policy and practice, while developing the skills to work in health and development organisations around the world.

Urban Planning

We have two planning courses accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). These programmes tackle some of the biggest global planning, urban design, and regional and urban development issues of our time.

MSc Urban & Regional Planning

Urban and Regional Planning MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time
  • Accredited

Equip yourself for the planning profession by examining the factors that shape cities and rural areas and exploring how research is used in policy-making and evaluation.

MA Urban Design & Planning

Urban Design and Planning MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time
  • Accredited

Gain specialist skills and understanding of urban design and planning, engage with critical challenges facing cities internationally and prepare for a dynamic career as a chartered planner specialising in urban design in the UK and beyond.

MSc Polar and Alpine Change(Res)

Our masters by research in polar and alpine change is a unique and highly specialised course, with many graduates going on to pursue PhDs in cold-regions science.

Polar and Alpine Change MSc(Res)

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Prepare for a research career in cold-regions science with our MSc(Res). You’ll develop key analytical skills and research techniques, conduct a year-long independent research project, and have the opportunity to become an active member of the department's Ice and Climate research group.

MSc Real Estate

Our real estate course is professionally accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) - giving you the expertise to develop a flexible career path and enabling you to pursue a wide variety of roles across the commercial and planning and development real estate surveying specialisms.

Real Estate MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time
  • Accredited

Prepare yourself for a demanding and rewarding career in real estate and gain the understanding and analytical skills to succeed in developing, investing in and managing the built environment.

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International postgraduate taught scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international postgraduate taught students, including scholarships worth £10,000 towards the original tuition fee.

Applications are open for existing offer holders for a postgraduate taught programme starting in September 2025.

International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship 2025