MSc City Planning in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow

The growing challenges of climate change and rapid urbanization continue to drive demand for skilled urban planners. The University of Glasgow's Master's in City Planning enhances your ability to critically analyze urban environments while demonstrating how data-driven, creative solutions can transform communities. Those enrolled in our program will gain essential knowledge and practical abilities to launch their planning careers and shape sustainable urban futures.
Our program offers a prestigious professional qualification in City Planning, designed through collaboration with industry experts and policymakers to create an accelerated route into the planning profession. You can specialize in housing, international planning, regeneration, transport, urban design, or urban conservation. This RTPI-accredited program prepares you for chartered planner status, combining cutting-edge academic research with insights from public and private sector professionals. Through focused pathways, you'll deepen your expertise in specific planning disciplines. The curriculum blends interactive lectures, workshops, and seminars with hands-on urban exploration, treating the city itself as a living classroom. You'll develop both theoretical knowledge and practical planning skills, becoming both an analytical thinker and innovative problem-solver. An optional London field trip reveals the intricate realities of global city planning, with past visits including iconic sites like The Shard and King's Cross, alongside community-led development initiatives.