MSC Planning

MSC Planning is a Masters program taught at University of Manchester, UK. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1 year) options.

The University of Manchester offers the MSc Planning, an accredited Master of Science for specialist skills in urban or environmental planning. Students study planning in practical, professional and global context, with a flexible curriculum that includes new perspectives and practical work connected to real-life situations.

Teaching is available full-time or part-time, in person. The course includes practical projects and may include a professional placement or an international fieldtrip. The learning experience includes Ethical Grand Challenges and work with an external organisation through the University Living Lab.

The programme builds skills for a career in planning and development, with pathways for future urban and regional planners.

The minimum requirements for admission in MSC Planning at University of Manchester for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Manchester.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Manchester as pre-requiste for admission in MSC Planning.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline.

When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

This programme also accepts successful completion of the 6- and 10-week pre-sessional English language course.

Professional entry qualification: If you do not meet our academic entry qualification criterion, your admission may still be approved if satisfactory evidence of postgraduate study, research or substantial relevant professional experience can be provided.

• Pre-sessional 6-Week course requirement: IELTS UKVI or Academic 6.0 Overall with 6.0 in Writing, no more than one sub-skill at 5.5, and no other sub-skill below 6.0
• Pre-sessional 6-Week course requirement: TOEFL iBT 80 Overall with 20 in Writing, 20 in Speaking, and no other sub-skill below 18
• Pre-sessional 6-Week course requirement: TOEFL iBT (6-point scale) 4.5 Overall with 4.5 in Writing, and no other sub-skill below 4.0
• Pre-sessional 6-Week course requirement: Pearson PTE Academic UKVI or Academic 65 Overall with 65 in Writing, no more than one sub-skill at 59 and no other sub-skill below 65
• Pre-sessional 10-week course requirement: IELTS UKVI or Academic 5.5 Overall with no sub-skill below 5.5
• Pre-sessional 10-week course requirement: TOEFL iBT 72 Overall with 20 in Speaking and no other sub-skill below 18
• Pre-sessional 10-week course requirement: TOEFL iBT (6-point scale) 4.0 Overall with no sub-skill below 4.0
• Pre-sessional 10-week course requirement: Pearson PTE Academic UKVI or Academic 59 Overall with no sub-skill below 59
• English language test validity: Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the Master's course.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/list/09421/msc-planning

85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.