Study

The RTPI accredited MSc Urban Design and International Planning (UDIP) course is a technical programme focused around studio-based design skills.

The course also provides students with an understanding of the relationship between urban design and planning, focusing on addressing global challenges.

We welcome applicants from a range of undergraduate backgrounds, and provide a year-long applied skills unit which provides the techniques and software skills required to practice as an urban designer.

The course is informed by our research, and is shaped around the Applied Urban Design process and techniques from The Urban Design Toolkit.

We collaborate with professional practitioners through the Professional Practice Forum and workshops delivered by our affiliates, providing students with opportunities to make industry connections.

Manchester Urban Design LAB (MUD-Lab)'s workshop.

MSc Urban Design and International Planning

Find out more information about the Taught Masters Course.
Manchester Urban Design LAB (MUD-Lab) Yearbook (2025) front cover.

Yearbooks

Annual yearbooks showcasing the best student urban design work and prizes.
Visual representation of the many contents of the Manchester Urban Design LAB (MUD-Lab)'s facilities and software.

Facilities and Software

Physical and digital resources for MUD Lab staff, students and guests.
A group of people on a walking tour.

Events

View and sign up for events hosted by the MUD Lab.
Aerial view of city blocks

Blog

Commentary on our team’s scholarship and research.