MSc City Planning and Real Estate Development in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow

This distinctive degree program combines city planning and real estate development into an intensive year of learning. You'll gain the expertise to pursue careers in either field while developing a thorough understanding of how various stakeholders in these sectors shape future urban spaces.
The City Planning and Real Estate Development program aims to bridge the gap between these two built environment professions, recognizing that collaborative approaches lead to more informed place-making decisions. In our fast-evolving world marked by rapid urbanization and climate challenges, the competencies this course provides are more valuable than ever. Ideal for aspiring chartered town planners and/or real estate surveyors, this program equips you to operate across both fields and drive urban transformation through innovative approaches. The curriculum blends engaging lectures, interactive workshops, seminars, and extensive field studies that treat the city as a living classroom. You'll learn from leading academics and industry experts from both public and private sectors, gaining both theoretical knowledge and practical insights. The program cultivates critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. An optional London field trip offers firsthand experience of urban planning challenges in a global metropolis, with previous visits including landmarks like The Shard, King's Cross, Battersea Power Station, and community-led development initiatives.