Master in Urban Planning

At Newcastle University, applications are due There is no application closing date for this course.; tuition fees are 35,667 USD per year.

Our Urban Planning Master's provides a core introduction to urban planning issues, professional and theoretical debates and their application to live cases and places. Urban Planning is the understanding of the place-making processes that underpin places, society and the environment. It's also interdisciplinary, with professionals having an understanding of a range of topics. You'll gain an understanding of the fundamentals required for a successful career in urban planning or the wider built environment professions. The Urban Planning master's is fully accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). The Development pathway is accredited by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and offers a RICS-accredited route to gain Chartered Surveyors status. The course is suitable if: - you are new to studying urban planning - you have studied urban planning before but in a different regulatory context Career pathways may include working for both public and private sectors or non-governmental organisations, such as: - the Homes and Communities Agency - social enterprises interested in development - housebuilders and developers - local authorities - transport agencies Leading urban planning academics teach our modules. They are members of planning teaching staff in the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape. Their world-leading research informs the teaching programme. We teach the course on our Newcastle campus. You can study full-time over 12 months or part-time over two years. Part-time study consists of the same modules and options as the full-time programme. This Master's in Urban Planning has four specialist pathways. Choose a pathway to suit your individual needs, background and career aspirations. This is a social theory degree with no design content. If you're interested in a design degree, please see our Urban Design MA, PGDip. Development pathway The planning of the built environment is becoming more driven by economic rationales. This pathway will equip you with the knowledge and skills to critically engage with these. You'll be introduced to a variety of practical and theoretical skills. These provide a solid basis to build your career as an urban planner or surveyor. You'll gain skills and knowledge in:    principles of measurement    mapping and GIS in theory and practice •    valuation principles and techniques •    development appraisals Global Sustainable Development pathway This pathway explores some of the most critical urbanisation challenges facing cities worldwide and examines the diverse strategies being developed in response. While urban areas contribute significantly to global environmental and social impacts, they also serve as key sites for innovation and experimentation in sustainable development. The module integrates a variety of teaching methods, combining theoretical foundations with practical applications. A distinctive feature is the transnational component, which involves collaboration with planning staff and students from other countries, fostering a global perspective on urban issues. You will gain an understanding of: - common urbanisation challenges across different contexts - frameworks for urban sustainability - the role of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in urban planning - innovative policy responses and planning practices Regeneration pathway This pathway develops your knowledge of approaches to regeneration in Europe and North America. It covers different policy approaches, their potential and their actual impact on place, society and the environment. You'll learn: - theories of regeneration practice - alternative regeneration policy approaches (regional, urban and rural) - the historical origins and changing political and cultural contexts that have shaped urban policy - the potential and limitations of urban policy Teaching focuses on designing and delivering regeneration projects as well as developing a critical understandi