Program Overview

International Planning and Sustainable Development MA

Overview

This course is aimed at built environment professionals and others with a relevant social or physical science background who wish to gain an in-depth understanding of planning and sustainable development, whether to improve career prospects in their country or enter international practice.

Course Structure

The course is divided into two pathways: Spatial Planning and Urban Resilience. Both pathways have full Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) accreditation as a ‘Combined Planning Programme’.

Core Modules

• Planning in a Globalising World
• Sustainable Neighbourhood Development and Management
• Sustainable Cities and Neighbourhoods
• International Spatial Planning Practice
• Planning Skills and Research Methods
• Dissertation or Major Project
• International Planning Field Trip

Spatial Planning Pathway

• Urban Form and Growth

Urban Resilience Pathway

• Planning for Urban Risk and Resilience

Option Modules

• Environmental Policy, Assessment and Climate Change
• Place and Experience in Design for Urban Spaces
• Emerging Landscapes and Urban Ecologies
• Urban Design Project
• Housing and Urban Regeneration
• Communities Towards Sustainability – Public Engagement
• Conservation and Heritage
• Information Management Applications for Urban Planning
• Destination Development – Case Study Perspectives
• Land Use, Planning and Transport
• Traffic and Streets

Entry Requirements

• A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in a relevant built environment or land planning-related discipline.
• If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.5 in writing and no element below 6.0.
• Applicants are required to submit one academic reference.

Tuition Fees

• UK tuition fee: £10,900 (Price per academic year)
• International tuition fee: £18,000 (Price per academic year)

Funding and Scholarships

• The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible postgraduate students.
• There is a range of funding available that may help you fund your studies, including Student Finance England (SFE).

Research Groups

• Max Lock Centre

Supporting You

• Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.
• Study support – workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills.
• Personal tutors – support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential.
• Student advice team – provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas.
• Extra-curricular activities – volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more.

Course Location

• In the heart of London, our Marylebone Campus is home to the Westminster Business School and our Architecture, Planning and Tourism courses.
• Specialist workshops, dedicated digital and architecture studios, and our extensive Marylebone Library offer students everything they need for academic success.

Other International Planning and Sustainable Development Courses

• We also offer an International Planning and Sustainable Development Postgraduate Diploma.
• The Spatial Planning Pathway and The Urban Resilience Pathway are still open to you, depending on the modules you choose.