Our cities are the beating heart of our communities, societies and economies. Theyre the intricate networks of design, development, decisions and policies that impact the lives of everyone every day. Urban planners play a crucial role in balancing all of these functions, and without their expertise, society wouldnt be able to function.
As urban populations continue to grow exponentially, the need to align development with sustainability is paramount. On UCEMs part-time, online MSc Urban Planning programme, youll study the relationship between our urban and natural environments, and gain the knowledge and expertise needed to help realise a sustainable built environment.
This part-time online programme will provide you with the platform from which you can play a key role in the creation and development of sustainable urban environments. It will guide you through and provide you with the foundational knowledge and critical skills needed at every stage of the planning process.
This course equips graduates with both the essential subject knowledge and the practical expertise needed to work in planning and development across a range of industries, including town planning, property and development.
11/08/2025
Start date
September 2025
Online learning
University College of Estate Management,
Horizons,
Reading,
Berkshire,
RG1 4BS, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England
Entrants to this programme normally are required to have attained one of the following:
All UCEM programmes are taught and assessed in English. The applicant will therefore be required to demonstrate adequate proficiency in the language before being admitted to a course*:
* Applicants with a Bachelors Degree that has been taught and examined in the English medium can be considered for entry in the absence of the qualifications detailed above.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.