Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026 - Application deadline not specified.
- Starting January 2027 - Application deadline not specified.
- Starting May 2027 - Application deadline not specified.
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: 87
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Dundee, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Urban Planning
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
Visit the programme website for more information
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
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT: 87
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).
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
46,702 AUD / year (≈ 24,720 GBP / year)
Domestic
9,896 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Dundee, United Kingdom: 1,487-2,823 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Urban Planning.
Available Scholarships
- Chevening Scholarship - Provided by university. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: 06 Oct 2026. University of Dundee, Dundee, United Kingdom.
- GREAT Ghana Scholarship - Provided by university. Grant: 10000 GBP. Deadline: Not specified. University of Dundee, Dundee, United Kingdom.
- GREAT Kenya Scholarship - Provided by university. Grant: 10000 GBP. Deadline: Not specified. University of Dundee, Dundee, United Kingdom.
- GREAT India Scholarship - Provided by university. Grant: 10000 GBP. Deadline: Not specified. University of Dundee, Dundee, United Kingdom.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Independent provider. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: 07 Oct 2026. U.S. government.
- ServiceScape Scholarship - Independent provider. Grant: 1000 USD. Deadline: 30 Nov 2026. ServiceScape.
- ACES Scholarships - Independent provider. Grant: 3500 USD. Deadline: 15 Nov 2026. ACES Education Fund.
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Independent provider. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: Not specified. OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation. Merit-based.
- Scholarships for PhD Students - Independent provider. Grant: 19000 GBP. Deadline: Not specified. Junhua Li. Merit-based.
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship - Independent provider. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: 28 Feb 2027. Boustany Foundation. Merit-based.
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - Independent provider. Grant: 1000 USD. Deadline: 31 Oct 2026. IvyPanda. Merit-based.
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Independent provider. Grant: 1000 USD. Deadline: 01 Mar 2027. Voice Talent Online.
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - Independent provider. Grant: 10000 USD. Deadline: 01 Sep 2026. Admit Lab. Merit-based.
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Independent provider. Grant: 1000 USD. Deadline: 13 Jan 2027. Salvado Law. Merit-based.
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids - Independent provider. Grant: 22500 GBP. Deadline: Not specified. UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Independent provider. Grant: 3000 USD. Deadline: 31 Dec 2026. Anonymous Hope Fund. Need-based.
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - Independent provider. Grant: 1500 USD. Deadline: Not specified. IELTS from 6 to 9.
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Independent provider. Grant: 12000 USD. Deadline: 11 Jan 2027. The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme.