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Our Planning PhD / MPhil degree covers a wide range of topics, reflecting the diverse expertise of our academic staff. When you study with us, you'll develop strong research skills, including data collection, modelling, critical analysis, and academic writing. As the world’s first planning school, established in 1909, civic design at Liverpool offers a research environment with a rich history of innovation and impact. With close links to schools across Europe, the Americas, and Pacific Asia, our postgraduate researchers engage in international collaboration and are encouraged to present at global conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals. When you study with us, you’ll also benefit from the diverse expertise of our academic staff, which will enable you to become a well-rounded researcher in the field of planning. We welcome research proposals that are in areas matching the expertise of our researchers. Potential themes of your research could include: Our research community is vibrant and interdisciplinary, spanning topics such as analysis, design, policy formulation, management and governance. PhD researchers are fully integrated into research groups and benefit from a supportive academic environment that fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange. The School’s strong international links provide opportunities for engagement with researchers worldwide, enhancing both academic and professional development.
| IELTS | 6.5 overall, no part below 5.5 |
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IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5
International students: £5,238
UK students: £5,238
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We require a Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution with a minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0. Some of our courses require higher entry requirements. See individual course pages for full details.
Most of our master's courses require one of: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component less than 5.5, or equivalent IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component less than 6.0, or equivalent IELTS 7.0 overall, with no component less than 6.5, or equivalent.
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