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Urban Design and Planning MA

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Gain specialist skills and understanding of urban design and planning, engage with critical challenges facing cities internationally and prepare for a dynamic career as a chartered planner specialising in urban design in the UK and beyond. Study a course fully accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) designed to prepare you for a dynamic and rewarding career in urban design and planning in either the public or private sector. Our MA explores the critical role of urban design and planning in solving global challenges and includes opportunities to engage in design and development issues faced across the Global South and Global North. The course will equip you with specialist knowledge, awareness and understanding of the relationship between design and planning in contemporary cities. You'll learn from and engage with academic staff across the department who are at the forefront of their fields internationally, alongside leading practitioners.

Application deadline

04/09/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 26,310per year

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University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    16th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN, United Kingdom

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Pathway programmes are available to help students with English as a second language and different educational backgrounds prepare for their academic career.
With nearly 11,000 international students, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety and strong sense of community and culture.
The university offers a range of scholarships for high-achieving international students who demonstrate excellent academic potential.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Architecture

    3rd out of 55 2

    3rd out of 19 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 214
    182 85%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    18th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.26 82%

    10th

    2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 195
    152 78%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    6th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.23 81%

    5th

    1

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