This Masters programme will deliver a highly regarded professional education in city planning and regeneration. It has been developed in close consultation with the relevant professional, policy and business communities and is intended to provide you with an intensive fast-track entry to a professional career. It has a strong focus on regeneration and requires you to select your dissertation topic on this theme.

• If you want to establish a career as a chartered town planner, this programme is designed for you.
• The programme is professionally accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
• We are widely recognised as one of Europe's leading centres of urban research. In the most recent independent review of research quality (RAE 2008), Urban Studies at Glasgow was rated in the UK’s top ten.
• There is significant input from industry to our teaching programme, including teaching on some courses, guest lectures and seminars. There are also informal opportunities to meet people from industry at open events and recruitment presentations. We will also support you to arrange professional work placements.

Programme overview

• MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time, up to 60 months on modular basis

The programme is divided into three equal parts, with the second part further subdivided. You will take a series of core courses and undertake a dissertation or a major project in real estate or planning.

Part 1: Understanding cities, markets, institutions and governance

• Changing cities and neighbourhoods
• Contemporary government and governance (real estate and planning) 
• Development economics and real estate appraisal.

Part 2a: Becoming a reflective and effective practitioner

• Professional practice and ethics
• Strategic management and decision-making.

Part 2b: Making a practical difference

• Designing places
• Regenerating cities: strategies and evaluation 
• Spatial planning strategies.

Part 3: Research skills and experience

• You will complete your dissertation or major project in real estate or planning (with research methods).

Career prospects

As a graduate you will be accredited as a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute and can develop your career as a chartered town planner.
Opportunities exist in real estate agencies and consultancies, planning consultancies, property developers, housebuilders, local authorities, regeneration and development agencies and the civil service.

Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject.

Applicants with a lower second Honours degree may be accepted, if warranted by strong references and/or relevant work experience.

English language

If your first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. See English Language Requirements.

The online application is the quickest and easiest way of applying to the University of Glasgow. The system allows you to fill out the standard application form online and submit this to the University immediately. You can also attach supporting documents including references, certificates and a transcript of previous studies. You will find instructions throughout the online form to help you complete your application. You may save and return to your application as many times as you wish before submitting it.

See: How to apply for a taught degree