M CD Town and Regional Planning

at University of Liverpool

Pathway A - Spatial Planning

For the Spatial Planning pathway, the area of specialised study is spatial plan-making. This is reflected in the ENVS427 Making Plans, ENVS439 Making Places, ENVS469 Trends, Outcomes and Impacts modules and especially ENVS467 Spatial Planning in Action, which builds upon the foundation that is laid in the other modules. Students are able to deepen their knowledge of a particular aspect of spatial planning in the 60 credit dissertation, ENVS491. The dissertation draws on the knowledge, understanding and interests developed elsewhere in the programme. It can take the form of either a conventional research-based dissertation or, exceptionally, a client-oriented project that is placement-linked.
 

Semester One

• ENVS411: Spatial Planning Challenges(15 credits)
• ENVS432: Theory, Power and Ethics (15 credits)
• ENVS439: Making Places (15 Credits)
• ENVS469: Trends, Outcomes and Impacts (15 Credits)
   

Semester Two

• ENVS459: Implementing and Managing Change (15 credits)
• ENVS427: Making Plans (15 credits)
• ENVS467: Spatial Planning in Action (30 credits)
   

Summer

• ENVS491: Dissertation (60 Credits)

The normal entry requirement for all our postgraduate programmes is a good first degree (2:1) or above, in a related area from an approved university or equivalent. Applications from those with non traditional qualifications and relevant work experience are also welcomed and will be considered on their individual merits.
 

English language qualifications

All applicants must have reached a minimum required standard of English language, and are required to provide evidence of this. Qualifications accepted by the University include: GCSE English; GCE O level English; AS Level English; A Level English Language; IELTS; TOEFL; Cambridge Proficiency etc. 
 

If you meet the academic requirements of the course but do not have the required level of English Language, it is possible for you to come and study at the University on one of our Pre-sessional EAP programmes.  Please see the English Language Centre website for further information about these programmes;
 

• IELTS    6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component)
• TOEFL iBT    88 or above with minimum scores in components as follows: Listening and Writing 17, Reading 17, Speaking 19.
• International Baccalaureate    Standard Level 5
• Hong Kong use of English AS level    C
• INDIA Standard XII    70% or above from Central and Metro State Boards
• WAEC    C4-6
   

Please be advised that TOEFL is no longer classified by UK Visas and Immigration as a Secure English Language Test (SELT). However, at the current time the university is continuing to accept TOEFL, at the required level, for entry on to Undergraduate and Postgraduate academic programmes. 

Tuition fees (Home)
 

• The University's tuition fees are normally fixed at yearly intervals and follow Government guidelines on minimum levels. The normal tuition fee for Home (UK) postgraduate taught students per year (for the academic year 2022/23, unless otherwise specified) are stated below.  Please note that part-time fees are charged at 50% of the full-time fee shown below per year (unless otherwise specified). 
• In addition to your tuition fees, you may incur other costs in relation to your studies such as photocopying in the library, buying textbooks and specialist equipment or going on field classes. See our study costs page for full details.
   

Fee for this course    Year 1: £9,900

International students
 

• International students are required to pay the full costs of their tuition in the UK with each university setting its own international fees. 
• The University of Liverpool's fees represent excellent value for money for a Russell Group University. The normal tuition fee for full-time international postgraduate taught students per year (for the academic year 2022/23, unless otherwise specified) will be as follows:
   

International fee for this course    Year 1: £20,350

There are significant career opportunities in the field of planning, urban regeneration and environmental management working for local authorities, the private and voluntary sectors.
 

Within the planning sphere graduates can become involved in a variety of different positions concerned with helping to improve the quality of our towns and cities.