The University of Sheffield
Town and Regional Planning

MA in Urban Design and Planning

A course jointly delivered with the School of Architecture, University of Sheffield and accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute as a Specialist Planning Programme. Our innovative one-year masters will help you get started in a career in the planning profession, and includes opportunities to study at associated universities in Europe and the Global South.  You'll develop knowledge of the factors that shape cities and rural areas, along with research, policy making and design skills, an understanding of the application of research in public policy-making and evaluation, and a deeper knowledge of a selected specialist aspect of planning.

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Key Features of the Programme

  • Holistic, interdisciplinary focus developing skills in urban design and urban planning, and developing understanding of real estate development processes.
  • International focus - with opportunities to develop skills in analysing, designing, and managing rapidly urbanising areas whilst also learning from the UK urban experience.
  • Wide range of elective modules, allowing students to develop specialist knowledge in planning, architecture and design, or real estate.
  • Fully supervised Thesis Design Project or Dissertation allows students to combine knowledge and skills in design, planning, and property development.
  • Teaching from experts based in leading Architecture and Planning schools in the UK.

Admissions criteria

All applications are treated individually. The usual entry requirement is a 2:1 degree or evidence of equivalent achievement (for example, a professional qualification combined with work experience). Applications are also welcomed from candidates with a 2:2 degree, although evidence of work experience or other activity is generally expected.

Course Structure

The structure of the course, discover what each semester will bring.

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"My inspiration: seeing the present situation in India. Due to rapid development and growth, planning is not given much consideration... I already have an option of going back to work with planners in India and make a difference." – Veena Narayan MA Urban Design and Planning

Contact

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Dr Aidan While

Telephone: +44 114 222 6184

Email: a.h.while@sheffield.ac.uk