Planning MSc

This MSc equips you with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed for a successful career in urban and environmental planning, whether in the public sector, private practice, or consultancy. You’ll develop a strong foundation in planning procedures, theory, ethics, urban development, and spatial analysis, preparing you to become a chartered professional and a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and/ or the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Through hands-on project work, you’ll gain invaluable experience of real-world planning and development processes, building the confidence and expertise to navigate complex challenges and drive positive change in communities.

This course combines rigorous academic learning with practical application, offering a clear pathway to professional accreditation and a rewarding career shaping the places where people live, work, and thrive. This professionally accredited MSc equips you with the knowledge and practical skills needed for a successful career in environmental assessment at both the project and strategic levels.

You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of environmental assessment processes, policy frameworks, and emerging practices, along with an introduction to the fast-evolving field of environmental management. Through real-world case studies and applied learning, you'll develop the tools to assess environmental impacts, support sustainable decision-making, and influence policy and planning outcomes.

The Planning MSc is accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). It will prepare you for roles across consultancy, government, development, and beyond. Wherever environmental expertise is needed, this course gives you the tools to make a difference.