Program Overview

MSc Transport and Urban Planning

Overview

The MSc Transport and Urban Planning programme takes an integrated and cross-disciplinary approach to critically examine, understand and address the grand challenges cities and their transport systems face today and in the future.

Entry Requirements

• A UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent.
• A bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Geography, Engineering, Transport and Logistics Economics, and Public Administration is a desired requirement.

Application and Selection

• Apply online
• Full entry requirements can be found on the University's website

Course Details

• Duration: 1 year (full-time), 2 year (part-time)
• Degree awarded: Master of Science
• Course options:
  • Full-time: Y
  • Part-time: Y
  • Full-time distance learning: N
  • Part-time distance learning: N

Careers

• Gain the skills necessary for flexible career options in transport planning, urban planning and development.

Fees

• For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
  • MSc (full-time)
    • UK students (per annum): £12,000
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): £25,000
  • MSc (part-time)
    • UK students (per annum): £6,000
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): £12,500

Additional Expenses

• An overseas field visit is an optional part of the course.
• Please note there is a student contribution towards the cost of the trip depending on the location.

Policy on Additional Costs

• All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme.

Scholarships/Sponsorships

• We offer a number of postgraduate taught scholarships and merit awards to outstanding applicants and international students.
• Manchester Alumni Loyalty Discount offers a discount on tuition fees to the University of Manchester alumni who are progressing to a postgraduate taught master's course.
• Rees Jeffreys Road Fund Transport MSc Bursary scheme:
  • Eligibility criteria: you must hold an offer for the MSc Transport and Urban Planning course at the University of Manchester for a full-time or part-time course
  • Application deadline: 31st May 2025
  • How to Apply: Applications with the accompanying paperwork should be submitted to Dr Ransford Antwi Acheampong directly on [insert email] (Please note that students are not able to apply to the Fund directly)