Overview

This European Planning MPlan programme from the Queen's University Belfast provides unique insights into the diversity of planning cultures and challenges across the continent, allowing graduates to grasp a wide range of employment opportunities in the UK, Europe and beyond.

Career opportunities:

This European Planning degree at Queen's University Belfast builds on the University‘s established reputation for high-quality planning education. On past experience of the BSc Planning, Environment and Development and the MPlan’s special features, we anticipate that graduates will find employment in areas such as:

Planning authorities and municipalities

Private planning practice/property development

Design consultants

Housing authorities and agencies, such as housing associations

Health trusts

Policy advisers in planning, urban regeneration and the environment, particularly at the level of the EU

Conservation and environmental NGOs

Teaching (particularly geography)

Public bodies, such as advisory bodies on the environment, heritage, transport and heritage

Various graduate programmes (including banking and management)

Further study (PhD) and research positions

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Planning Health and Well Being

Planning Skills and GIS

Design Principles in the Built Environment

Contemporary Issues in Urban and Rural Planning

Spaces, Places, Plans

Institutional and Policy Context

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations European Studies View 446 other Bachelors in International Relations in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A level requirements

ABB + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4

Irish leaving certificate requirements

H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics

Access Course

Successful completion of Access Course with an average of 70%. GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or equivalent in Access Course.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

33 points overall, including 6,5,5 at Higher Level + if not offered at Higher Level/GCSE, then Standard Level grade 4 in Mathematics

BTEC Level 3 Extended/National Extended Diploma

QCF BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits at Level 3) with overall grades D*DD + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4

RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 GLH at Level 3) with overall grades D*DD + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4

Graduate

A minimum of a 2:2 Honours Degree + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

22400 GBP / year

≈ 22400 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4985 GBP / year

≈ 4985 GBP / year

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Credits

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

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