Program Overview
The Marine Spatial Planning at Ulster University is a MSc programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 24 months, delivered Online. 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 Marine Spatial 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 13,240 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,290 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Marine Spatial 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
- Management of coastal water resources
- Marine Spatial Planning
- Geography and management of coastal land resources
- Research Methods
- Marine Spatial Planning Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
Entry to the PgDip:
You must hold a degree in a science or spatial planning related subject or demonstrate your ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning.
Entry to the MSc:
You initially register for the Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) and if you complete the PgDip with an overall mark of 50% or higher can proceed to the MSc programme.
English Language Requirements
English language requirements for international applicants
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement.
Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,240 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,290 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,240 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,290 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Ulster University 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 Ulster University
Ulster University
Coleraine, United Kingdom
multi-campus university located in Northern Ireland
University Profile- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
