Study MSc Urban and Regional Planning with Advanced Study in Practice at University of Sheffield in the UK, School of Geography and Planning

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The MSc in Urban and Regional Planning with Advanced Study in Practice is fully modularised. In line with University practice you must gain 180 credits to pass the MSc. 60 credits are awarded for the successful completion of the MSc Dissertation which forms the final piece of work for the degree. You must take and pass all the modules for the award of an MSc. A Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning with Advanced Study in Practice may be awarded if the Dissertation is failed but 120 credits are passed in all other modules (including the module ‘Advanced Study in Practice’). A Certificate in Urban and Regional Planning may also be awarded if at least 60 credits are passed in the Autumn or Spring semesters (this excludes those choosing the Planning in Europe option).

Which department am I in?

School of Geography and Planning

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

£26,320.00 (US$ 33,990) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Sheffield Main Campus

Western Bank,

Sheffield,

South Yorkshire,

S10 2TN, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

For UK students, the usual entry requirement is a 2:1 degree or evidence of equivalent achievement (for example, a professional qualification combined with work experience). We will consider your application if you have a 2.2 degree but we would expect you to have evidence of work experience or other relevant activity.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.