Course summary
Built for success Our cities are the beating heart of our communities, societies and economies. They’re the intricate networks of design, development, decisions and policies that impact the lives of everyone every day. Urban planners play a crucial role in balancing all of these functions, and without their expertise, society wouldn’t be able to function. As urban populations continue to grow exponentially, the need to align development with sustainability is paramount. On our part-time, online MSc Urban Planning programme, you’ll study the relationship between our urban and natural environments, and gain the knowledge and expertise needed to help realise a sustainable built environment. Programme details This part-time online programme will provide you with the platform from which you can play a key role in the creation and development of sustainable urban environments. It will guide you through and provide you with the foundational knowledge and critical skills needed at every stage of the planning process. From the history and principles of planning to the many complex social, legal and economical factors that influence it, your studies will hone your ability to synthesise information from various sources, negotiate and solve complex planning conflicts, and provide significant value to the health and well-being of communities.
Assessment method
The types of assessment used on this programme will include coursework (such as essays, reports, portfolios, reflections, problem or short questions or video presentations), computer-based assessments and computer-marked assessments (CMAs), and independent research projects. The exact combinations of assessment will vary from module to module.
Entry requirements
You are required to be 18 years or over at the start of their programme. Academic requirements A Bachelor’s Degree with honours at upper second standard (2:1) as a minimum, or equivalent OR A Bachelor’s degree with honours at lower second standard (2:2) as a minimum, or equivalent, and be employed in a relevant role and with 1 years’ experience in a relevant field; OR A Bachelor’s Degree with honours at lower second standard (2:2) as a minimum, or equivalent, in a built environment subject such as Architecture, Surveying, Real Estate Management, Geography, or Environmental Science; OR A Level 5 qualification as defined by Framework for Higher Education Qualifications for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ) plus 5 years’ relevant experience; OR A professional qualification plus 5 years’ relevant experience English requirements All University of the Built Environment programmes are taught and assessed in English. The applicant will therefore be required to demonstrate adequate proficiency in the language before being admitted to a course*: You should have: GCSE Grade 4 (or C) or above in English Language or English Literature or an equivalent qualification OR Grade 6.0 or above, with at least 6.0 in the reading and writing modules, in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic test administered by the British Council 88 or above in the internet option, 230 or above in the computer-based option or 570 or above in the paper-based option of the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test Grade 4 (or C) or above in English (Language or Literature) at A/S Level HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education) Grade 3, or HKALE (Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination – Advanced Level & Advanced Supplementary Level) Grade E, or HKCEE (Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination) Grade 3-5* or Grade A-D (Syllabus B only). * Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree that has been taught and examined in the English medium can be considered for entry in the absence of the qualifications detailed above.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of the Built Environment
Horizons
60 Queen's Road
Reading
RG1 4BS