12 Urban and Regional Planning MA Degree Programs

The Urban and Regional Planning MA will give you the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to practise professionally as a spatial planner in a variety of private, public and third sector/ community contexts. Building on the University of Westminster's experience of delivering postgraduate courses in town planning for more than 80 years, it examines planning across diverse contexts and scales but focuses in particular on planning in, and for, towns, cities, and urban regions in the UK. You'll be taught by qualified and dedicated staff who possess vast industry, research and teaching experience, and moreover, you'll benefit from studying in a genuinely interdisciplinary academic environment with excellent industry links in the heart of one of the most vibrant cities in the world. The course is professionally accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and covers both the ‘spatial’ and ‘specialist’ elements of the RTPI’s requirements for initial planning education. It is designed to accommodate busy schedules and offered for full-time or part-time study at our modern Marylebone campus in central London. The course's main objective is to create critical-minded, well-rounded, and highly employable graduates who can excel in a variety of career environments and possess the skills and competencies necessary for addressing the manifold challenges and opportunities associated with contemporary spatial development and planning. In addition to the MA qualification, Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate options are also available, enabling you to access the course at a point that is relevant to your circumstances, achieve credits and leave at a point that specifically meets your needs.

The Architecture and Historic Urban Environments MA focuses on understanding and preserving the character of cities and historic areas. It covers topics like architectural conservation, urban design, and the role of heritage in shaping modern cities.…

Our two-year, 33-unit MA in Urban and Public Affairs offers a range of graduate seminars on urban studies, politics, and public policy. A 200-hour internship is required, as well as a Capstone Project that synthesizes your research and internship experience on a policy area of your choice.

The uniqueness of this center will be its a priori social science perspective. It will emphasize the role of technological innovation and smart urban practice in improving the economic welfare, democratic participation, and quality of life of urban residents. In this respect, smart cities are conceived as a vehicle for empowering smart citizens, rather than the other way around.

For this degree, the candidate should complete research and write a dissertation on an approved, relevant topic.

The MA in Urban Studies program provides a comprehensive exploration of city life and urban challenges. It aims to prepare students to understand and address issues related to urban development, socia...

The Faculty of Urban Planning from the University of Architecture and Urbanism “Ion Mincu” Bucharest, is the only university in Romania which organises Bologna Master Programs, credited by ARACIS and recognised by Europe, as well as the Urbanists' Registry from Romania, for according to the signing right.

The MA in Urban History offers a comprehensive look into the development and transformation of cities over time. Students explore key themes like urban growth, social change, planning, and the role of...

The City & Regional Planning and Community Development programs at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University educate students to become leaders who collaborate with diverse communities to establish lasting improvements for residents. Students both engage the challenges and leverage the opportunities of cities in their coursework, taking advantage of the deep resources of Temple—a leading public research university—to perform their own hands-on research and service learning across Philadelphia. Tyler’s faculty of forward-thinking practitioners are dedicated to personal mentorship that includes access to their networks of professionals, organizations and agencies.

The Urban Conservation MA is designed to help students develop a deep understanding of how to preserve and manage historic urban environments. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, ...

The Master’s in Planning Built Environments is designed for those interested in shaping the way communities grow and develop. It covers a wide range of topics, including urban design, land use plannin...

The master's degree in regional and territorial development focuses on the analysis of the issues, problems, contexts, challenges and development potential of regions and territories. This analysis is based on knowledge in this field of study and intervention affecting the economic, social and cultural as well as political, historical and geographical dimensions of development.