Master of Planning - MPlan

University of Manchester

MPlan (Master of Planning) is a four-year enhanced undergraduate degree which is fully accredited by both the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).The curriculum for the first three years is the same as our BSc (Hons) Planning and Real Estate, in which you will consider the issues faced by professionals in dealing with the planning, development, and management of all aspects of our built and natural environments.The fourth year of study is at taught master's level and provides professional training in planning, serving as a fast-track to your future career. You always have the option to switch between the degree programmes with the final integrated Master's year so you can transfer on or off the four-year programme during any stage of your studies.Effective planning, development, and management of our cities, towns, and natural environment is crucial in an age when governments and societies all over the world are struggling to deliver sustainable development.Understanding and engaging with the opportunities and challenges facing the communities and places in which we live, work, and play is at the heart of what we do in the department of Planning, Property and Environmental Management at The University of Manchester.The integrated Master of Planning (MPlan) satisfies the spatial planning curricula for the RTPI and is therefore the fastest route to Licentiate Membership, which is highly valued by employers. The degree is also dual accredited, as it is recognised by the RICS Planning and Development and Commercial Real Estate and Valuation pathways.Manchester is a great place to study planning and real estate.It is a major UK city undergoing rapid urban change, which provides an ideal base for exploring urban development pressures and how these shape economic, social, and environmental futures.Developing an appreciation of the interaction of people, the economy, and the politics of development are central to this process and your studies in Manchester.The city is also ideally placed for you to learn about a wide variety of rural environments which have significant implications for planning and real estate markets, including three spectacular National Parks, areas of intensive farming, and impressive coastlines.

School of Environment, Education and Development