Cork,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master in Planning and Sustainable Development in Cork Ireland | University College Cork
University College Cork
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Cork Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
17,000
(c. USD19,630.41)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master's in Planning and Sustainable Development (MPlan) program is delivered through the College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences (CACSSS) at University College Cork (UCC). This globally recognized, professionally accredited postgraduate course focuses on spatial planning and development across urban, regional, rural, and neighborhood contexts.
MPlan graduates, as certified professionals, address pressing sustainability and environmental issues across public, private, and community sectors worldwide.
Spanning two years, the MPlan aligns with European benchmarks and international professional planning education frameworks. With students from diverse academic backgrounds, the program fosters a dynamic learning atmosphere where participants can refine their specialized interests into practical, ethical, and impactful career paths relevant to today's global challenges.
Rooted in robust theoretical and ethical principles, this degree cultivates versatile skills that empower graduates to develop innovative, balanced solutions for shaping the future of communities and environments.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To apply for this course you need to have a Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or higher in arts, social science, architecture, engineering, science, commerce, or law (or equivalent). In exceptional circumstances, and subject to the approval of the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences, candidates who have a primary degree other than an honour, and who demonstrate a high level of relevant work experience, may also be eligible for entry to the course under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Duolingo English Test: DET 120 (with a minimum score of 110 in each individual section)
IELTS: 6.5 Overall; 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)
TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall; Listening 20; Reading 19; Speaking 21; Writing 20
Cambridge Examinations:
C2 Proficiency
C1 Advanced
B2 First
176 overall with no less than 169 in each element of the test
Pearson PTE: Minimum score of 63 with no section score below 59
Tuition
EUR
17,000