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Geography and Planning - MA (Hons)

University of Dundee

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  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Urban planners collaborate with a wide range of interest groups to positively influence outcomes in the development of cities and the countryside. These include politicians, communities, property developers, the renewable energy sector, environmentalists, and the public health sectors.Learn about the historical development of cities, as well as their current complex problems and opportunities. How cities and their surroundings develop is complicated and ever-changing. This results in global challenges that impact people’s health, well-being, and access to essential services such as roads, water, housing, and transportation.You'll develop skills that can help you shape the future outcomes of cities across the world. Dundee City itself, together with its surroundings, forms an ideal laboratory.In Geography, you study both social and physical sciences to analyse and understand major challenges facing the world. You will develop creative skills in problem-solving, presentation, and communication. Organisations to help them solve problems that they are currently facing.Our teaching is based on the research carried out in the department and is focused on three broad themes: creating just communities and places, shaping environmental futures, and geospatial and digital methods.You will cover specialisms within these themes including:- health and wellbeing- city futures- geopolitics and power- tourism and globalisation- policing and security- hazards and risk

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 23,150per year

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University of Dundee

University of Dundee

University of Dundee

  • University League Table

    25th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Nethergate, Dundee, Dundee City, DD1 4HN, United Kingdom

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You'll get a highly valued and recognised education in a multicultural study destination and be supported by a global community of friendly staff and students.
There are places of worship in and around campus, international food stores across the city, and a range of international student societies.
Scholarships are available to help eligible students get the most from their studies, and there is dedicated support for international students.

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