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    Planning and Development MSc

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    Belfast, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £23,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    20
    Cohort
    students
    180
    Credits

    Planning and Development MSc at Queen's University Belfast is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Belfast, GB. Tuition is £23,000.

    About the program

    Conversion master's providing broad knowledge of planning, professional skills including GIS, design software, and statistical analysis, and experience with live planning problems, studio work, and a dissertation that may be work-based. Focuses on urban development, environmental management, and decision-making for growth in cities, towns, and communities.

    Focus: both
    3rd in the UK for Construction, Surveying and Planning (Guardian University Guide 2025)
    Part-time option

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Planning and Development MSc at Queen's University Belfast cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Planning and Development MSc at Queen's University Belfast is £23,000 across 180 required credits.
    Is Planning and Development MSc at Queen's University Belfast online or in-person?
    Planning and Development MSc at Queen's University Belfast is offered in-person.
    How long does Planning and Development MSc at Queen's University Belfast take to complete?
    Planning and Development MSc at Queen's University Belfast is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Planning and Development MSc at Queen's University Belfast?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2.2 Honours degree or above
    How large is the Planning and Development MSc at Queen's University Belfast cohort?
    Planning and Development MSc at Queen's University Belfast typically enrolls around 20 students per cohort.