MSc Spatial Planning

Tuition and intakes

GBP 18,500 · 2026/27 · international full-time first-year tuition for academic year 2026/27

The university separately publishes GBP 19,300 for academic year 2027/28. January 2027 belongs to academic year 2026/27. Fees are for the first year, not necessarily the entire course; additional costs apply.

September 2026 · January 2027

Published starts: September 2026 and January 2027. Recruitment ends when capacity is reached; confirm that places remain.

Academic requirements

Normally UK 2:2 honours or international equivalent, any discipline. Relevant professional experience may support alternative entry. Applicants without a first degree need at least three years of planning experience plus a Certificate in Spatial Planning Studies; confirm individual assessment.

English language requirements

IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall, minimum 6.0 in each component; university-accepted equivalents may be used.

Course structure

Study combines place-making, planning policy, sustainability and research, with optional specialist study and an independent dissertation. Teaching includes practical and group work. Check the university for the current module choices.

Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Scholarships and grants

International Student Scholarship — January 2027

GBP 2,000 · Published January 2027 opportunity; individual eligibility must be confirmed

For qualifying new international students beginning in January 2027, holding an offer and paying the required deposit by 4 December 2026. Course, fee-status and combination restrictions apply; confirm eligibility directly. Award is not automatically deducted from the tuition shown.

4 December 2026

Official sources

Source checked 2026-09-24. Confirm conditions for your exact intake before applying.

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