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Masters Degrees in Urban Planning
We have 157 Masters Degrees in Urban Planning
Masters degrees in Urban Planning equip postgraduates with advanced knowledge and training in the processes of developing and maintaining the infrastructure of urban towns and cities. Entry requirements normally include an undergraduate degree in a relevant field, such as Architecture, Geography, or Planning.
Why study a Masters in Urban Planning?
## Masters study in this field is often multidisciplinary, drawing on concepts from subjects such as social science, engineering, and architecture. Typically, you will scrutinise the role of urban planning in modern society, exploring solutions to problems such as over-crowding and spatial planning. You will develop tools and techniques to present, model, and prototype your ideas using digital software and technological developments. Co-production and co-design of innovative planning models is also studied, in relation to local, regional, and national planning policy. Careers may include roles in real estate development, strategic planning roles for governing bodies, private consultancy, landscape architecture, and service design. You may even opt to work for large organisations such as international agencies and charitable organisations. If you’d prefer to undertake a career in academia, a Masters in in Urban Planning is also excellent preparation for a PhD.Refine your search
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MSc Urban Design & Planning
University College Dublin
UCD School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy
Urban design lies at the interface of architecture and urban planning, with both disciplines contributing complementary but contrasting approaches to urban design theory and practice. Read more
MRUP Regional & Urban Planning
University College Dublin
UCD School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy
In today’s complex and rapidly changing world, with the threats posed by climate change, economic crisis and rapid urban growth, planners face the challenge of creating places that combine environmental quality with a vibrant economy, quality of life and distributive justice. Read more
Urban Transport - MSc
University of Glasgow
College of Social Sciences
This programme offers a comprehensive academic approach to a career in one of the most salient and pressing issues in contemporary urban areas; how to provide safe, inclusive, environmentally friendly and efficient transport systems. Read more
Urban Analytics - MSc
University of Glasgow
College of Social Sciences
Around the world, city governments are realising the growing importance of harnessing the power of urban big data. This programme will provide you with the knowledge and skills to design and conduct appropriate analyses, and experience of working with cutting-edge datasets. Read more
City Planning - MSc
University of Glasgow
College of Social Sciences
Climate change and rapid urbanisation ensures a high demand for professional planners. The Master’s in City Planning at the University of Glasgow will help you develop your critical understanding of cities and the positive impact that evidence-based and innovative decision-making can have on human settlements. Read more
City Planning & Real Estate Development - MSc
University of Glasgow
College of Social Sciences
This unique degree programme brings together the disciplines of city planning and real estate development in a concentrated year of study. Read more
Urban Informatics MSc
King’s College London
Faculty of Natural and Mathematical Sciences
Urban informatics is the study of how rich behavioural data from cities and their citizens can be collected, analysed, understood, and communicated through computation. Read more
Architecture RIBA 2 MArch
London Metropolitan University
The School of Art, Architecture and Design
Our Master of Architecture RIBA 2 course is design-driven and will enable you to focus your skills and develop excellence in your work. Read more
Sustainable Cities - MSc
University of Leeds
School of Earth & Environment
Cities across the world are facing huge sustainability challenges. While mayors and city councils pledge ‘zero carbon cities’ by 2040, a serious skills shortage means a new generation of sustainability leaders is needed. Read more
Urban Development Planning MSc
University College London
Development Planning Unit
The Urban Development Planning MSc explores planning theories and international practices in urban development policy, planning and management that address contemporary spatial, socio-economic, environmental and political transformations in cities of the Global South. Read more
Urban Planning - MSc
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Department of Urban Planning and Design
The MSc Urban Planning programme provides you with an international grounding in urban planning centred on the theme of urban regeneration. Read more
MSc Urban Design and International Planning
The University of Manchester
School of Environment, Education and Development
MSc Urban Design and International Planning provides a specialist understanding of the relationship between urban design and planning by focusing on issues that are of international significance. Read more
Nordic Urban Planning Studies
Malmö University
Masters Programmes
What is a city and who are the key actors in urban development? How do cultural, political and economic conditions define urban life? How can we develop… Read more
Urban Planning (MSc)
Sheffield Hallam University
Postgraduate Courses
Explore the environmental, social and economic aspects of urban planning on a professionally-accredited masters course. Explore key planning issues at a global, national and local scale. Read more
MA Urban Design and Planning
University of Sheffield
Department of Urban Studies and Planning
Develop your skills in urban design and the planning and the development of cities by studying both the UK urban experience and rapidly urbanising cities in Asia and Africa. Read more
