Program Overview

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Urban Planning and Design BA Honours

Overview

This course will help you to develop a professional career in urban planning and design. You’ll take an active role in shaping climate-resilient, inclusive, and healthy cities.

Course Summary

This interdisciplinary course brings together urban design, architecture, landscape, and environmental planning. You’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of urban planning while emphasizing the role of urban design as an exploratory process to create climate-resilient, healthy, and inclusive cities.

Course Structure

The following subjects are indicative of what you will study on this course.

• Year 1
• Year 2
• Placement Year
• Year 3

Subjects of study include:

• CC1: A History of Architecture
• City Design Studio 1
• Contemporary Issues in City Planning and Design
• Introduction to Design and Skills

Credit Level 4

Subjects of study include:

• CC2: Architectural History and Urbanism
• City Design Studio 2
• Economics of Cities
• Urban Heritage and Townscape Conservation

Credit Level 5

Between Years 2 and 3, you may undertake an optional year-long placement. If you take advantage of this option, you'll undertake an additional year-long Industry Placement Year module running parallel to your work placement, and your final degree award will be ‘BA Honours in Urban Planning and Design with Professional Experience.’

Subjects of study include:

• City Design Studio 3
• Research Report
• Resilient and Healthy Cities
• Work Experience and Professional Practice

Credit Level 6

Professional Accreditation

The course meets the requirements of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) as a spatial degree and is the initial step to qualify as a Chartered Town Planner.

Entry Requirements

UK

• A levels – BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points)
• T levels – 112 UCAS Tariff points
• International Baccalaureate – 112 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM
• BTEC Diploma – DD
• Access – 112 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course

In addition to one of the above, you should have:

• GCSE English Language grade 4/C - IB grade 4 Higher level, GCSE Maths grade 4/C - IB grade 4

If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a score of 5.5 in each component.

International

• International Baccalaureate – 112 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Other international qualifications – We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications. Please see information on country-specific entry requirements
• International Foundation courses – We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London who provide the International Foundation Certificate at their College based in Liverpool Street. These courses are for students who don’t meet our direct entry requirements. Upon successful completion, you can progress to your chosen degree at the University of Westminster.

If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. Please note we accept a wide range of English language qualifications and assessments.

Fees and Funding

UK

• UK tuition fee: £9,535 (Price per academic year)

Please note that if you defer your place, the first year’s tuition fees will be those of the academic year in which you enrol, which may be higher than the fee shown for this year.

Fees are subject to UK Government Parliamentary procedure.

International

• International tuition fee: £17,600 (Price per academic year)

When you have enrolled with us, your annual tuition fees will remain the same throughout your studies with us. We do not increase International tuition fees.

Please note that if you defer your place, the first year’s tuition fees will be those of the academic year in which you enrol, which may be higher than the fee shown for this year.

Teaching and Assessment

How you'll be taught

Teaching methods across all our undergraduate courses focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application.

How you'll be assessed

Our undergraduate courses include a wide variety of assessments.

Assessments typically fall into two broad categories:

• Practical: examples include presentations, videos, podcasts, lab work, creating artefacts
• Coursework: examples include essays, reports, in-class tests, portfolios, dissertation

Supporting you

Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.

• Study support – workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
• Personal tutors – support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
• Student advice team – provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas
• Extra-curricular activities – volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more

Course Location

In the heart of London, our Marylebone Campus is home to the Westminster Business School and our Architecture, Planning and Tourism courses. Specialist workshops, dedicated digital and architecture studios, and our extensive Marylebone Library offer students everything they need for academic success.

Marylebone Campus is opposite Baker Street tube station and within easy walking distance of Regent's Park and Marylebone High Street.