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Master of Planning - MPlan

European Planning

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the European Planning course at Queen's University Belfast.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,B,B

A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at Queen's University Belfast. These students are taking European Planning or another course from the same subject area.

Planning
SubjectGrade
GeographyB
HistoryA
MathematicsA
BiologyA
Design and TechnologyB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: K490

Here's what Queen's University Belfast says about its European Planning course.

This MPlan is a unique new degree, offering a complete four-year pathway in professional planning education, with a specialisation in European Planning. Innovative features include an emphasis on understanding European-wide planning issues, integrated language training and overseas study at a European university, which will include opportunities for work placement. This will provide 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 and beyond.

Source: Queen's University Belfast

Course details

Qualification

Master of Planning - MPlan

Department

School of Natural and Built Environment

Location

Main Site | Belfast

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Planning

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,250 per year (provisional)
Scotland£9,250 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,250 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£4,750 per year
Channel Islands£9,250 per year (provisional)
Republic of Ireland£4,750 per year
EU£20,800 per year
International£20,800 per year

Queen's University Belfast student reviews

(3.9)
Based on 63 reviews from Queen's University Belfast's students and alumni
5 star
27%
4 star
42%
3 star
23%
2 star
5%
1 star
3%
All reviews

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3rd year student

1 year ago

Five stars: Excellent

(5)
Student Union

3rd year student

1 year ago

Itu2019s quiet overall.

(3)
University life

3rd year student

1 year ago

There isnu2019t many bursaries for home students.

(3)
Finance

3rd year student

1 year ago

Four stars: Great

(4)
Support

3rd year student

1 year ago

The library is nice although busy at times. The campus is well kept and very nice.

(4)
Facilities

3rd year student

1 year ago

The lectures are very good in general and the tutorials are useful. There is a good variety of modules.

(5)
Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Queen's University Belfast

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Queen's University Belfast students who took the European Planning course - or another course in the same subject area.

Planning (urban, rural and regional)

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

100%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

100%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

92%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

92%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

100%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

100%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

100%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

100%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

100%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

92%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

100%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

92%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

100%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

83%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

100%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

100%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

92%

med

How well organised is your course?

100%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

91%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

100%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

92%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

92%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

100%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

100%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

100%

high

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

100%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

100%

high

Student information

See who's studying at Queen's University Belfast. These students are taking European Planning or another course from the same subject area.

Planning
Mode of study
Full-time94%Part-time6%
Gender ratio
Female44%Male56%
Where students come from
International2%UK98%
Student performance
2:1 or above86%
Number of students80
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took European Planning at Queen's University Belfast.

Earnings after graduation

We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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