MSc City Planning

at University of Glasgow

Part 1A: Understanding Urban Systems, Markets, Institutions And Governance

Core Courses

• Contemporary Planning Systems
• Development Process
• Governance And Markets
• Development Economics
   

Part 1B: Exploring Reflective Practice

Core Course

• Professional Practice, Ethics And Management
• Part 2: Making A Practical Difference
   

Core Courses

• Designing Places
• Spatial Planning Strategies
   

Recommended Housing Pathway
 

The Housing Pathway Highlights The Close Relationship Between Wider Economic And Societal Issues, Planning Policy And Housing, Giving You An Understanding Of How State And Market Interact Through Policies For Land And Housing To Address Housing Need And Demand.
 

Core Course

• Sustainable Housing Development
   

Optional Courses

• Principles And Applications Of Gis (10 Credits)
• Housing, Inequality And Society (10 Credit)
• International Housing Policy
• Housing Policy Contrasts Across A Devolved Uk
   

Recommended Urban Design Pathway
 

The Urban Design Pathway Will Help You To Develop Your Understanding And Appreciation For Well-Designed Places And How Particular Principles And Methods Can Be Used To Create More Sustainable And Functional Places.
 

Core Courses

• Urban Design Policy And Practice
• Urban Conservation
   

Optional Courses

• Principles And Applications Of Gis (10 Credits)
• Housing Policy Contrasts Across A Devolved Uk
   

Recommended Urban Conservation Pathway
 

The Urban Conservation Pathway Will Encourage You To Think Critically About The Historic Environment And Help You Develop Skills In Assessing And Evaluating Built Heritage And How Conservation Responds To The Wishes Of Local People.
 

Core Course

• Urban Conservation
   

Optional Courses

• Urban Design Policy And Practice
• Community Empowerment And Engagement (Collaboration W/ Prince'S Foundation For Building Community)
• Principles And Applications Of Gis (10 Credits)
   

Recommended International Planning Pathway
 

The International Planning Pathway Focuses On How The Nature Of Urban Change And The Urban Challenges That Stem From This Vary At A Global Level, Providing Theoretical And Practical Perspectives On Addressing These Issues In Different International Contexts.
 

Core Course

• International Urban Challenges
   

Optional Courses

• Principles And Applications Of Gis (10 Credits)
• Sustainable Urban Futures (10)
• Community Empowerment And Engagement (Collaboration W/ Prince'S Foundation For Building Community)
   

Recommended Regeneration Pathway
 

The Regeneration Pathway Places City Planning In The Context Of The Transformation Of Urban Areas In Need Of Renewal And Redevelopment, Enabling You To Understand How Structural Change Affects Cities And How Planning Interventions Aim To Address Issues Stemming From This.
 

Core Course

• Regenerating Cities
   

Optional Courses

• Sustainable Urban Futures (10)
• Principles And Applications Of Gis (10 Credits)
• Community Empowerment And Engagement (Collaboration W/ Prince'S Foundation For Building Community)
   

Recommended Transport Pathway
 

The Transport Pathway Draws Together The Closely Linked Fields Of City Planning And Transport, Providing A Grounding In Theory, Concepts And Methods Used By Transport Planners To Address The Pressing Transport And Mobility Issues Facing Today’S Cities.
 

Core Course

• Transport Planning Methods
   

Optional Courses

• Transport Studies
• Transport Planning Lab
• Part 3: Research Skills And Experience
   

Core Courses

• Urban Studies Research: Design, Methods & Ethics
• Dissertation: Repr
   

2.1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent in a relevant social science or humanities subject (e.g. geography, history, economics, architecture, environmental design). 
 

If you are unsure whether your degree is suitable, you can email the programme convener to discuss.
 

Additional documents required for application
 

You are required to complete and submit a question-based personal statement explaining why you want to undertake this programme at Glasgow.
 

English language requirements
 

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
 

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications
 

All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:
 

TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome)

• 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

PTE (Academic or Academic Online)

• 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) 

• 176 overall, no subtest less than 169

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months, combined scores from 2 tests sat within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Glasgow International College English Language (and other foundation providers)

• 65%.

• Tests are accepted for academic year following sitting.
   

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

• Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
   

Alternatives to English Language qualification

• Undergraduate degree from English speaking country (including Canada if taught in English)

• Undergraduate 2+2 degree from English speaking country

• Undergraduate 2+2 TNE degree taught in English in non-English speaking country

• Masters degree from English speaking country

• Masters degree (equivalent on NARIC to UK masters degree) taught in English in non-English speaking country.

MSc
 

UK

• Full-time fee: £10560

• Part-time fee: £1174 per 20 credits
   

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £23520

As a graduate you will be in possession of an MSc degree recognised by the Royal Town Planning Institute and can develop your career as a chartered town planner. Opportunities exist in planning and development agencies and consultancies, property developers, house builders, local authorities, regeneration and development agencies and the civil service.