GBP 39,200
Urban Planning, Design and Management BSc
University College London (UCL)London, United Kingdom
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3 years
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Program Details
- Degree
- Bachelors
- Major
- Urban Planning | Geography
- Area of study
- Natural Science | Architecture and Construction
- Timing
- Full time
- Course Language
- English
Program Overview
Urban Planning, Design and Management BSc
The Urban Planning, Design and Management BSc at UCL is a future-oriented program that focuses on the planning and management of urban, social, and economic change in the built and natural environment. This degree is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Program Overview
The program is designed to train a new generation of urban practitioners with the skills and creativity to understand, manage, and deliver urban change. Students will learn from leading academic experts from The Bartlett School of Planning and gain an understanding of how economic, social, and environmental dimensions impact urban environments.
Study Mode and Duration
The program is offered on a full-time basis, with a duration of 3 academic years.
Tuition Fees
- UK students: ｣9,790 (2026/27)
- International students: ｣39,200 (2026/27)
Program Starts and Application Deadline
The program starts in September 2026, and the application deadline is January 14, 2026.
Entry Requirements
A Levels
- Grades: AAB
- Subjects: Geography, Economics, Government and Politics, History, Business, Design subjects, English Literature, Sociology, Anthropology, and Religious Education/Philosophy preferred
- GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 4
Contextual Offer
- Grades: BBB
- Subjects: Geography, Economics, Government and Politics, History, Business, Design subjects, English Literature, Sociology, Anthropology, and Religious Education/Philosophy preferred
- GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 4
IB Diploma
- Points: 36
- Subjects: A total of 17 points in three higher-level subjects, with no higher-level score below 5. Geography, Economics, Government and Politics, History, Business, Design subjects, English Literature, Sociology, Anthropology, and Religious Education/Philosophy preferred
Contextual Offer (IB Diploma)
- Points: 32
- Subjects: A total of 15 points in three higher-level subjects, with no higher-level score below 5. Geography, Economics, Government and Politics, History, Business, Design subjects, English Literature, Sociology, Anthropology, and Religious Education/Philosophy preferred
UK Applicants Qualifications
The program also accepts other UK qualifications, including:
- Access to HE Diploma
- BTEC National Diploma
- Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects
- Scottish Advanced Highers
- T Levels
- UAL Extended Diploma
International Applications
Country-specific information is available on the International Students website.
Course Overview
The program covers a range of topics, including:
- Spatial planning
- Urban design
- Transport
- Climate change
- Rural planning
- Urban regeneration
- Real estate development
Teaching and Learning
The program includes a combination of lectures, seminars, practice-based activities, and project tutorials. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in field trips, site visits, and a voluntary two-week work experience placement.
Assessment
Methods of assessment include a combination of individual and group work, essays, examinations, project work, urban design and plan-making projects, and other skill-based practical work.
Employability
The program enables students to acquire highly transferable knowledge and skills, such as data collection, analysis, and presentation, graphic skills, GIS, and written, graphic, and oral presentation skills. Graduates have found employment in a range of sectors, including planning, urban design, economic development, housing, transport, and regeneration.
Accreditation
The program is accredited by both the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Fees and Funding
Information on tuition fees, funding options, and scholarships is available on the UCL Students website.
Next Steps
Application for admission should be made through UCAS. Applicants should demonstrate a sincere interest in the degree subject and an intellectual curiosity towards cities, society, economy, and environment.
About University
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Services
Student services
UCL is committed to providing an inclusive learning and working environment where students and staff of all religions, and none, can thrive.
- Their Student Support and Wellbeing team of expert wellbeing, disability and mental health staff provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space, in which you can discuss any issues that may be affecting your ability to study.
- UCL's Student Centre houses a large prayer room and a small room for silent prayer and meditation.
- UCL has schemes to help students who are facing financial difficulties The university provides support to international students, such as assistance with visas
- A Personal Tutor is on hand to help you settle into UCL through practical guidance and support.
Housing services
UCL provides a range of accommodation for graduate students. Our halls vary in size, facilities and history. Whatever stage you are at and whatever questions you have, the UCL Accommodation team is there to help and get you settled in quickly
Library services
You can access a number of library and information services to help you get the most out of your time with us. Your UCL user ID means that email, wifi, library and print facilities will be available to you whenever you need them.
The libraries are an invaluable resource, find out about the services they provide, when they are open and search the catalogue.ICT services
Support is available from IT services 24 hours a day, ensuring that you have 24/7 cover for all IT queries.
IT Services is your point of contact for supported computer hardware, software, IT account or other IT related issues; including telephone, audio visual and printing queries.