Program Overview
The Town Planning at Anglia Ruskin University Chelmsford Campus is a MSc programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of architecture & urban planning. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Town Planning programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 12,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Chelmsford, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Town Planning programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Landscape Designer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Real Estate Developer
- Heritage Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Planning - Principles and Concepts
- Plan Making and Policy
- Planning Implementation
- Planning and Society
- Site Studies and Urban Design
- Sustainability and Environmental Management
- Research Design and Methods
- Masters Project
- Housing and Planning
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
A second class honours degree or above in a subject that is cognate within the built environment fields. Examples include Town Planning, Environmental Studies, Architecture, Landscape Design, Urban Studies, Geography and Building Surveying. Part-time students will benefit from being in relevant employment. Full-time students will benefit from recent experience in a relevant field of study or work. Those with the required degree classification in a non-cognate subject may be requested to follow some guided reading prior to commencing the course.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Anglia Ruskin University Chelmsford Campus directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Anglia Ruskin University Chelmsford Campus
Anglia Ruskin University Chelmsford Campus
Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-01-22
- Language English
- Duration 12 months