Regional Devt and Spatial Planning MA PGDip
Regional Development and Spatial Planning MA, PGDip
MA - full time: 12 months, part time: 24 months PGDip - full time: 9 months, part time: 18 months
Profile
This course integrates regional development and spatial planning concerns in an international context. It brings together two disciplines and addresses the challenges of building capacity for analysis, strategy and policy making.
Course suspension
Our Regional Development and Spatial Planning MA has been suspended for 2020 entry. This means that we won’t be able to accept applications for 2020 entry.
The suspension is due to delivery constraints as a result of Covid-19.
You can still apply for other courses related to your subject of interest, such as:
The course is a joint initiative involving staff based in the Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS), the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology and the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape.
The Regional Development and Spatial Planning course offers a distinctive integration of regional development and spatial planning not found at other institutions elsewhere in the UK. It has an international focus and outlook and includes conceptual, practical and policy content. There is an emphasis on links between theory, policy and practice.
Quality and Ranking
We rank in the top 100 for Geography and Architecture - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020.
Delivery
Our teaching and learning strategy is seminar based, combining a mixture of sessions led by full-time staff and programme participants. We use interactive and participant focused teaching methods, including:
- discussion of taught and read material
- individual and group projects
- case study analyses
- practical projects
- external practitioner speakers
Facilities
This course is taught in dedicated Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) seminar and meeting rooms.
Modules
You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.
Modules for 2020 entry
Module changes
Course content changes
The information above is intended to provide an example of what you will study.
Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.
Optional module availability
Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.
Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
To find out more please see our terms and conditions.
Fees & Funding
2020-2021 fees
The fees displayed here are per year. If your studies last longer than a year your fee maybe subjected to an annual inflationary increase.
Find out more about our tuition fees, including how to pay them and available discounts.
EU students starting at Newcastle in 2020 will pay the UK (Home) tuition fee for the full duration of their course.
Entry Requirements
At least a 2:2 honours degree, or an international equivalent to a 2:1 honours degree. You degree must be in a relevant social science subject including:
- economics
- geography
- law
- management
- planning
- politics
Find out the equivalent qualifications for your country.
Use the drop down above to find your country. If your country isn't listed please email: international.recruitment@ncl.ac.uk for further information.
English Language Requirements
Select an English language test from the list to view our English language entry requirements.
Please email us at international.recruitment@ncl.ac.uk for further information.
If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a Pre-sessional English course.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be offering our Pre-sessional courses online only from June to September 2020.
You must also read our English language requirements, including:
- all minimum sub scores you must have
- other English language tests we accept
- extra English language support
Academic qualifications that we accept from your country to meet our entry requirements are listed on your country page.
Pathway courses
Our Business and Humanities Graduate Diplomas will prepare you for Master's study at Newcastle. If you're successful then you're guaranteed a place on this Master's course. Depending on your level of English, you can choose from:
Course suspension
Our Regional Development and Spatial Planning MA has been suspended for 2020 entry. This means that we won’t be able to accept applications for 2020 entry.
The suspension is due to delivery constraints as a result of Covid-19.
You can apply for 2021 entry from the 1 October 2020.
You can still apply for other courses related to your subject of interest for 2020 entry, such as:
Start dates
The course starts in September. There is no application closing date for this course.
We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts. This is so that you have enough time to make the necessary arrangements.
Deposit
If you live outside the UK/EU you must:
- pay a deposit of £1,500
- or submit an official letter of sponsorship
The deposit is payable after you receive an offer to study at Newcastle University. The deposit is non-refundable, but is deducted from your tuition fees when you register.
Contact
Karyn McCloud
Clerical Officer (Postgraduate Taught)
School of Geography, Politics and Sociology
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 208 7200
Email: gps@ncl.ac.uk