Master in Spatial Planning and Development

For Master in Spatial Planning and Development, tuition fees are 25,950 GBP per year.

About the Programme

Cardiff University offers a Master of Science (MSc) in Spatial Planning and Development. This programme is a conversion course. It allows students to study a subject unrelated to their previous degree. It supports a change of career path. The degree is awarded by Cardiff University in Cardiff.

What You Will Study

This MSc develops core planning and development skills. It covers theoretical knowledge and practical abilities. The course focuses on planning and development in advanced market economies. It examines social, political, economic, development, and environmental challenges. Students gain skills relevant to planning and development roles. These roles exist in public, private, and voluntary sectors. The programme is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Entry Requirements

Applicants need a 2:2 honours degree. This degree should be in a relevant subject like geography or economics. An equivalent international degree is also accepted. No prior knowledge of the subject is required. For English language proficiency, an IELTS score of 6.5 is needed. This includes a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills. Professional experience may be considered if a degree is not in a relevant area.

Cost and Start Date

The yearly tuition fee for this master's programme is 25,950 GBP. The programme duration is 1 year. The course starts on 28 September 2026. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications normally close at the end of August but may close sooner.

Cardiff University, established in 1883 and located in the capital of Wales, is a research-led institution with a global reputation for high-quality, innovative scholarship. Home to more than 33,000 students, including over 9,000 international students from more than 100 countries, the university offers a vibrant, multicultural campus within a dynamic city. Teaching is informed by cutting-edge research, ensuring students learn from academic leaders who are active in advancing knowledge and addressing real-world challenges.

The university provides a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across faculties, with roughly 266 programs available that span the arts, sciences, engineering, business, and health disciplines. Cardiff emphasizes a student-centered approach, offering strong academic support, opportunities for study abroad, and industry partnerships that help students gain practical experience. Many undergraduates benefit from international exchanges and placements that enhance employability and global perspective.

Cardiff’s civic mission prioritizes community engagement, sustainability, and public good, with initiatives that contribute to regional health, wealth, and wellbeing. The campus environment supports extracurricular involvement, research internships, and student societies that enrich campus life. For international applicants seeking a research-intensive university in a welcoming capital city, Cardiff combines academic rigor, global connections, and extensive support services to help students thrive.