Cardiff,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc International Planning and Development in Cardiff United Kingdom | Cardiff University
Cardiff University
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Cardiff United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
23,450
(c. USD31,288.16)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The MSc in International Planning and Development offers comprehensive training in global urban planning and development, equipping students with the expertise to positively impact human settlements and urban systems. Ideal for aspiring planners seeking an international outlook, this program addresses 21st-century urbanization challenges. With over half the global population residing in cities since 2008, urban centers serve as hubs of culture and innovation while facing issues like inequality, pollution, and climate change. Combining spatial planning with development studies, the curriculum prepares students to shape sustainable urban environments. Core modules explore development dynamics, global urban futures, and spatial creation across diverse political and environmental frameworks. Students can specialize in urban design, real estate, housing, or choose a flexible path with electives in planning, transport, regeneration, and more. The dissertation allows for focused research in specific interests. Graduates gain valuable skills for careers in academia, public service, or private sector roles with international organizations, governments, consultancies, and NGOs.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
This is a conversion course. Conversion courses allow you to study a subject unrelated to your undergraduate degree or current career, and support you with a change of career path. No prior knowledge or degree in the subject is required.
Academic requirements:
Typically, you will need to have either:
a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as economics, geography, planning, architecture, sociology, engineering, politics and history, crop protection, land resource management, finance/business, or an equivalent international degree
a university-recognised equivalent academic qualification.
English Language Requirements: For students whose first language is not English, a minimum standard in English language of either IELTS total score 6.5 (no sub-score may be below 5.5) or the equivalent.
TOEFL (iBT) - At least 90 with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking
International Baccalaureate Language A- HL 4 or SL 5
Academic requirements:
Typically, you will need to have either:
a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as economics, geography, planning, architecture, sociology, engineering, politics and history, crop protection, land resource management, finance/business, or an equivalent international degree
a university-recognised equivalent academic qualification.
English Language Requirements: For students whose first language is not English, a minimum standard in English language of either IELTS total score 6.5 (no sub-score may be below 5.5) or the equivalent.
TOEFL (iBT) - At least 90 with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking
International Baccalaureate Language A- HL 4 or SL 5
Tuition
GBP
23,450