Course overview<br>Planning lies at the heart of many of the major challenges that face existing and future generations. With a history of international excellence in research and teaching, join the next generation of urban planners to solve the many challenges of today’s world.Focused on international practice with a modern approach, MSc Urban Planning covers key theoretical and practical perspectives. Through our interdisciplinary approach to teaching, you will develop a range of knowledge to tackle some of the biggest challenges in urban societies.Course structure<br>This course will run over 12 months in a full-time-mode. There is also scope to undertake the programme on a part-time basis. While the exact content may change, here’s what you can expect to study each semester. This is based on a full time Masters course.Course highlights<br>Join our innovative and cutting-edge research community as you learn from world-leading academics who teach both in the UK and Dubai. With our unique industry links, teaching and workshops are delivered by local professionals and international consultants such as AECOM, WSP, JACOBS, SIEMENS.Benefit from the opportunity to actively participate in research through research grants awarded from local government foundations. Gain real-world experiences and apply your learning as you take part in a one week international field trip with related costs covered by us.One-week international field trip<br>International excellence in research and teaching<br>Research grants availableCareer opportunities<br>Kickstart your career as a contemporary planner. Make a genuine impact on the environmental and sustainability issues that urban areas face. Our graduates are highly sought after by major employers with 100% finding employment within six months. Some of our graduates have worked in various industries around the world including the USA and Australia.Graduate career destinations have included:The Road and Transport Authority<br>Government ministries<br>Public sector roles<br>Urban development firms<br>Consultants (e.g. KMPG, McKinsey)<br>Global organisations (e.g. the United Nations, World Bank)