Town and Regional Planning

The MSc Town and Regional Planning at the University of Dundee offers students a comprehensive and rigorous education in the principles and practices of urban and regional development. This postgraduate program is designed to equip graduates with the essential skills, knowledge, and professional accreditation needed to pursue a career in planning, policy-making, and sustainable development. Throughout this course, students will explore a wide range of topics including land use planning, environmental management, transportation, urban design, and social and economic development strategies. The curriculum emphasizes practical application, encouraging students to engage with real-world issues through case studies, collaborative projects, and site visits.

The program promotes a multidisciplinary approach, integrating perspectives from geography, architecture, environmental science, and social sciences to foster a well-rounded understanding of planning challenges. Students will develop core competencies in research methods, data analysis, and decision-making processes, enabling them to effectively evaluate and implement planning solutions. The course also provides vital training in professional practice, ethics, and the legal frameworks governing planning activities. As part of their learning journey, students have the opportunity to undertake internships or industry placements, gaining valuable experience and establishing professional networks.

The MSc Town and Regional Planning at Dundee is accredited by relevant professional bodies, aligning the curriculum with industry standards and facilitating graduate eligibility for chartered membership of planning institutes. With dedicated academic staff who are experienced practitioners and researchers, students benefit from personalized support and mentorship. The university's strategic location offers proximity to vibrant urban centers and regional development agencies, enriching the learning environment with real-world insights and opportunities for engagement.

Graduates of this program are well-prepared to contribute to sustainable urban development, public policy, and land management initiatives across the UK and internationally. They can pursue careers in local government authorities, private consulting firms, non-governmental organizations, and international agencies involved in planning and development projects. The MSc Town and Regional Planning at the University of Dundee is an ideal choice for individuals passionate about shaping the future of communities through thoughtful, innovative, and sustainable planning practices.

Detailed Course Facts

• EUR 2060 Year (EEA)
• EUR 10420 Year (Non-EEA)

Tuition fees are approximate and dependent upon currency exchange rates.

• English

Course Content

Level 1

An introduction to Town and Regional Planning. You will find out why planning is necessary, who is involved in the process of land and property development, what is meant by sustainable development, and how to analyse change in the built and natural environments.

- Planning Perspectives

- Design and the Environment

- Sustainable Development and the Environment

- Countryside Planning and Management

- 2 other approved modules

Level 2

This not only builds and develops the knowledge and skills introduced in Level 1, but includes new topics such as management, environmental law and social town planning.

- Design and Development

- Planning Theory and Practice

- Management in the Built and Natural Environments

- Introduction to Environmental Law

- 2 other approved modules

Level 3

You gain experience of preparing strategies and plans and applying design criteria to the assessment of development proposals. You also have the chance to compare British planning practice to that of other European countries, not only from books but from first hand experience.

- Territorial Planning and Development

- Planning Law and Practice

- European Spatial Planning

- 1 option from a suite of modules including specialisms in urban policy, environmental assessment, and Geographical Information Systems

Level 4

You can choose from a range of option modules and prepare a dissertation on a topic that interests you. This allows you to study in depth and develop your own specialism.

- Critical Planning Agendas

- Dissertation

- 2 options from a suite of modules including specialisms in community governance, climate change, environmental management, and urban conservation

Requirements

- Minimum Requirements:

SQA Higher: ABBB

GCE A-Level: BCC

ILC Higher: ABBB

IB Diploma: 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL.

-Note:

Advanced entry to MA Town and Regional Planning is not available on the basis of Advanced Highers or A-Levels but a relevant HND with some merits in final year will be considered.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Dundee.

Accreditation

Professional Accreditation:

Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)