• Master of Science in Urban Planning at the University of The West of England is a 1-year program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on both a full-time and a part-time basis.
  • This program is suited to a range of entrants - graduates from related disciplines, such as geography, professionals from planning practice, and those from non-related backgrounds who are passionate about the subject.
  • It is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute and prepares students for work as a planner in a wide range of roles, including in local or central government, private practice, and the third sector.
  • The core courses of the program include:
    • Plan Making 
    • Implementation and Design Quality 
    • History and Theory of Urban Planning 
  • Full-time students will attend classes for two consecutive days a week, with tutoring, reading, and cross-department lectures on top. 
  • The modules are assessed through a mixture of group and individual presentations, essays, reports, portfolio work and presentation boards.