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Planning PhD

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What will I learn?

Our Planning PhD covers a wide range of topics, reflecting the diverse expertise of our academic staff. When you study with us, you'll develop strong research skills, including data collection, modelling, critical analysis, and academic writing. As the world’s first planning school, established in 1909, civic design at Liverpool offers a research environment with a rich history of innovation and impact. With close links to schools across Europe, the Americas, and Pacific Asia, our postgraduate researchers engage in international collaboration and are encouraged to present at global conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals. When you study with us, you’ll also benefit from the diverse expertise of our academic staff, which will enable you to become a well-rounded researcher in the field of planning.

Which department am I in?

University of Liverpool

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
£25,350.00 (US$ 32,738) per year
Accommodation (Crown Place / Liverpool campus) - From: £197.33 per week (Single room)

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

December 2027

Venue

Liverpool Campus

Foundation Building, Brownlow Hill,

Liverpool,

L69 7ZX, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
£25,350.00 (US$ 32,738) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Liverpool Campus

Foundation Building, Brownlow Hill,

Liverpool,

L69 7ZX, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

The typical entry requirement is a good first degree (2:1) or above, in a related area from a UK university or equivalent overseas. Applications from those with non-traditional qualifications and relevant work experience are also welcomed and will be considered on their individual merits.

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

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About University of Liverpool

The University of Liverpool is the original redbrick university. A world leader with 7,900 international students from over 187 countries.

  • Ranked in top 147 universities in world (QS Rankings 2026)
  • Achieved Gold in Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023
  • Founding member of the prestigious Russell Group
  • Located in one of the UK’s most iconic and friendly cities

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