Study Urban Design and Planning MSc at University of Sheffield in the UK, School of Geography and Planning

Urban Design and Planning MSc

UK

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What will I learn?

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 MSc explores the critical role of urban design and planning in solving global challenges and includes opportunities to engage in design, planning and development issues faced internationally.The course will equip you with specialist knowledge and understanding of the relationship between design and planning in contemporary cities. You'll learn from and engage with academic staff across the school who are at the forefront of their fields internationally, alongside leading practitioners. The MSc helps you develop as both an urban design professional and/or a planning practitioner. You will explore multiple aspects of both specialisms.You'll develop practical skills and knowledge of both applied urban design and planning through exposure to state-of-the-art technologies, including virtual reality and augmented reality and training in professional software such as Adobe Creative Cloud and CAD.

Which department am I in?

School of Geography and Planning

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£27,755.00 (US$ 35,844) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

The University of Sheffield - Main Site

Western Bank,

Sheffield,

South Yorkshire,

S10 2TN, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£27,755.00 (US$ 35,844) per year
Accommodation - Standard with shared bathroom (City) : 4651.08 (42 weeks)

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

The University of Sheffield - Main Site

Western Bank,

Sheffield,

South Yorkshire,

S10 2TN, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in any subject.

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

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92nd in the world and 15th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2026), Sheffield has a global reputation for teaching and research excellence.

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