Urban Planning

Sheffield Hallam University

United Kingdom, Sheffield

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Sheffield Hallam University

United Kingdom , Sheffield

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

City Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,600 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Urban Planning

About

Course summary

Explore key planning issues at a global, national and local scale.
Adapt the course to meet your academic interests and career aspirations.
Gain core knowledge and skills for contemporary planning practice.
Learn with academic and professional practitioners.
Create a professional profile to kickstart your career.

Understand how our cities and neighbourhoods are developed and gain the relevant skills to shape their future. Accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), this course provides an adaptable approach to learning with a range of specialisms to explore. Choose from environmental planning, urban design & development, planning for housing, historic environment, transport & infrastructure or economic development.

This course is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Explore the environmental, social and economic aspects of urban planning on a professionally-accredited masters course.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Normally you must have a minimum of a 2:2 degree. For the part-time course, we may consider you without a degree if you have extensive relevant experience, and subject to the approval of the course leader and the Royal Town Planning Institute.

International qualifications that are equivalent to UK qualifications are acceptable. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more

If English is not your first language you typically need an IELTS 6.0 score with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

Career

Future careers

Planners are employed across a range of private consultancies and public sector roles. They contribute to wider policy development, campaign bodies and pressure groups.

A planning qualification can open opportunities in