Course summary
This taught programme is designed for Graduates who want to practise overseas and don’t need an RTPI accredited qualification. You’ll not only gain a good understanding of town and regional planning but will also be able to tailor your studies to reflect your needs and interests, in consultation with the Programme Director. Three pathways are available for the MATRP: Pathway A (Spatial Planning), Pathway B (Urban Design) and Pathway C (Spatial Modelling). You’ll choose from a range of postgraduate planning modules and will prepare a dissertation (60 credits). Why Planning? World's first planning school As the world's first planning school we have two main roles:
- as a centre of excellence for innovative and influential research and scholarship; and
- as a leading provider of high quality professional education.
- Town Planning Review
- Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management
How to apply
International applicants
International qualifications Applications from international students are welcome. International qualifications will be evaluated in line with the National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) guidelines. English language qualifications All applicants must have reached a minimum required standard of English language and are required to provide evidence of this. Qualifications accepted by the University can be found on our International webpages. Please see www.liv.ac.uk/international for English Language requirements specific to your country. If you meet the academic requirements of the course but do not have the required level of English Language, it is possible for you to come and study at the University on one of our Pre-sessional EAP programmes. Please see the English Language Centre website for further information about these programmes; https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/english-language-centre/pre-sessional-english-courses/ If you require additional English Language training during your study, the University is able to provide tuition and arrange IELTS tests through its English Language Centre, details of which are available at www.liverpool.ac.uk/english-language-centre.
Entry requirements
The normal entry requirement for all our postgraduate programmes is a good first degree (2:1) or above, in a related area from an approved university or equivalent. Applications from those with non traditional qualifications and relevant work experience are also welcomed and will be considered on their individual merits. International qualifications: Applications from international students are welcome. International qualifications will be evaluated in line with the National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) guidelines.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £10400 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £10400 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £10400 | Whole course |
| Wales | £10400 | Whole course |
| International | £21400 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
For up to date fees visit https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/finance/pgt-fees/
Provider information
University of Liverpool
The Foundation Building
765 Brownlow Hill
Liverpool
L69 7ZX