MTCP Town & Country Planning: The University of Manchester

Course description

The Masters in Town & Country Planning is a four year degree which provides both academic study and professional training in town planning, and which aims to cover the spatial planning curricula for initial qualification with the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). It covers a wide range of subject areas and uses a diversity of teaching and learning methods involving individual self-learning and groups.

The first year of the degree is in common with all other undergraduate programmes in Planning and Landscape and you may choose to switch to any of these programmes at the end of the first year if you wish. It is also possible to leave at the end of the third year of the MTCP, with a BA(Hons) Town & Country Planning.

Career opportunities

The MTCP is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), meaning graduates are exempt from the Institutes' own examinations. MTCP graduates are popular with a wide range of employers. In recent years a growing numbers of graduates have found jobs also in other public services or in business, where an ability to analyse and propose policies and implement strategies is vital and where a wide variety of generic management and communication skills is appreciated. The transferable skills you develop in strategic thinking, teamwork, creativity and communication are exactly what most employers are seeking in almost any area in which you may subsequently decide to develop your career.

Entry requirements

• A level: Grades ABB (two AS-levels accepted in place of one A-level). General Studies is accepted.
• Scottish: Grades ABBBB-BBBBB.
• Irish Leaving Certificate: Contact us for further information.
• GCSE: Minimum of grade C in English Language and Mathematics.
• Other international entry requirements: The University of Manchester has a rich academic heritage and is one of the world¿s leading research-intensive universities.