- Degree awarded
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Duration
- 1 year
- Entry requirements
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We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline.
When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.
- How to apply
- Apply online
Course options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Y | N | N | N |
Course overview
- Taught by internationally renowned researchers in their respective fields, drawing upon the departments of Architecture, Geography, Global Development, and Planning and Environmental Management.
- Benefit from the city of Manchester as a learning laboratory, with course units drawing on its rich history and its place in the world today .
- Learn from the experiences and insights of those working on urban challenges around the globe through the international partnerships of those teaching on the programme.
- Prepare for a career as an urban researcher, whether in civil society, consultancy, government or the third sector.
Open days
Find out what it's like to study at Manchester by visiting us on one of our open days.
Fees
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
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MSc (full-time)
UK students (per annum): £14,000
International, including EU, students (per annum): £28,000
Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
We offer a number of postgraduate taught scholarships and merit awards to outstanding applicants and international students.
For more information on scholarships and bursaries, see our Fees and funding webpages or research the University's postgraduate funding database.
Manchester Alumni Loyalty Discount is available to the graduates of the University of Manchester progressing to a postgraduate taught Master's course.
Contact details
- School/Faculty
- School of Environment, Education and Development
- Contact name
- SEED Admissions Team
- Telephone
- +44 (0) 161 275 2814
- geography.admissions@manchester.ac.uk
- School/Faculty
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See: The School .
Courses in related subject areas
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Regulated by the Office for Students
The University of Manchester is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS). The OfS aims to help students succeed in Higher Education by ensuring they receive excellent information and guidance, get high quality education that prepares them for the future and by protecting their interests. More information can be found at the OfS website.
You can find regulations and policies relating to student life at The University of Manchester, including our Degree Regulations and Complaints Procedure, on our regulations website.