Overview

Within the School of Social Sciences, our town and regional planning academics join our architecture academics in sharing an ethos based upon Geddesian dialogues between theory and practice, localism and the international, the synoptic view and specialism. This Urban Planning programme is offered at the University of Dundee.

About the programme

Current research includes work on the following:

zero carbon building and energy networks

the environmental performance of buildings

the environmental assessment of regions

planning, sustainable place-making and community engagement

social mobilities and spatial inequalities

urban culture and society

urban theory, history and subjectivities

building design in the landscape

Programme Structure

Current research includes work on the following:

zero carbon building and energy networks
the environmental performance of buildings
the environmental assessment of regions
planning, sustainable place-making and community engagement
social mobilities and spatial inequalities
urban culture and society
urban theory, history and subjectivities
building design in the landscape

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-10 00:00:00

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More details

You can apply for a PhD or other postgraduate research degree using our Direct Application System.

We have three start dates per academic year.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

87

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Urban Planning View 19 other PhDs in Urban Planning in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

87

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry requirements:

You should have an honours degree at 2.1 or above, and/or a Masters degree in a relevant discipline.

Once you have chosen a topic, you will need to contact the project supervisor before you submit your application.

Email the supervisor you would like to work with
Send a copy of your CV with qualifications and research experience
Discuss your potential application and any practicalities (e.g. suitable start date).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24720 GBP / year

≈ 24720 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Dundee

United Kingdom

787 - 1494 GBP / month

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

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