Course summary

MSc Planning is your gateway to a dynamic career shaping the cities, towns, and environments of tomorrow. Designed for graduates with ambitions in urban or environmental planning, this course equips you with the essential knowledge and practical skills to make a meaningful impact: whether you're aiming to work in the public sector, private consultancy, or beyond. Accredited by both the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the course sets you on the path to becoming a chartered planning and development professional; a respected and influential role in shaping the built and natural environment. You’ll develop a robust understanding of planning procedures, urban theory, and spatial analysis, while gaining insight into the real-world processes that drive development. From site assessments and design principles to planning applications, project implementation, and post-completion review, you’ll follow the full lifecycle of planning projects as they unfold. Whether you want to reimagine underused urban spaces, promote sustainable growth, or lead major infrastructure developments, MSc Planning will give you the tools to deliver thoughtful, effective, and forward-thinking planning solutions in a rapidly changing world.