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Postgraduate urban planning degrees
World-class, research-led education
We pride ourselves in providing a research-led education, guided by experts with an excellent track record of shaping planning research, policy and industry. We are part of UCL's The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment, ranked #1 for built environment studies in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024).
Build your career in planning with a master's degree
Did you know 95% of our graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months of further study? (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017-21) Working with dedicated specialists in our School and UCL's Careers Service we support you in finding the right path to match your career ambitions. Through hands-on teaching and learning, field trips and site visits you will gain the skills and knowledge required to excel in your future job.
Professionally accredited planning courses
All of our courses are professionally accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and/or the Royal institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) with the exception of the Interdisciplinary Urban Design MRes which offers you the flexibility to tailor your studies.
Explore our master's courses
- City Planning MPlan
The two-year MPlan City Planning is designed to provide you with a solid foundation to build your career in planning. During this urban planning master’s degree we encourage students to think independently and critically about city and regional planning challenges. You will study both spatial planning and comparative perspectives, gaining a comprehensive understanding of how to address planning issues in the UK and internationally.
- Housing and City Planning MSc
Shelter is one of the most basic human needs, yet few governments have adequately addressed the development of sufficient housing that is the right type, of the right quality, and in the right locations. This urban planning master's course provides critical perspectives on the role of planning policy and practice in development, the financing and management of housing projects, and strategies to reduce the environmental impact of housing. Housing and City Planning MSc is designed for urban professionals and graduates seeking to specialise in housing development.
- Infrastructure Planning Appraisal and Development MSc
Successful infrastructure projects have the power to deliver important services to populations while tackling global economic, environmental, social challenges. Infrastructure Planning, Appraisal and Development MSc is designed in collaboration with leading infrastructure practitioners to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to create holistic, robust, and sustainable infrastructure projects, preparing you for a successful career in infrastructure planning.
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- International City Planning MSc
International City Planning MSc provides an international perspective on planning systems and cultures, urban theories and local practices, emphasising comparative understanding across different national contexts. This accredited urban planning master’s degree prepares you to take on career opportunities across planning practice, policy and consultancy. With a strong network and practical field experiences, graduates are well-equipped to drive sustainable urban development globally.
- International Real Estate and Planning MSc/Dip
International Real Estate and Planning MSc prepares you to build your career in real estate, planning and urban policy. This real estate and planning master's degree explores the relationship between real estate market and the planning systems around the world. You will study the systems through which real estate market operates and consider market mechanisms from the perspectives of investors, developers and occupiers of the built environment and the relationships between markets and policy at various geographical levels.
- Sustainable Urbanism MSc
Sustainable Urbanism MSc brings together urban sustainability theory, policy and design to tackle the impact of rapid urbanisation on the environment and society. This urban planning master’s degree is designed to teach you the multidisciplinary skills and knowledge ready for a career in the built environment focussing on urban sustainability or sustainable development.
- Spatial Planning MSc
Spatial Planning MSc equips students with the skills to address complex planning challenges and develop sustainable, resilient communities. With a focus on strategic, integrated, and inclusive planning, this urban planning degree prepares you for a successful career in city and regional planning, policy development, and related fields.
- Spatial Planning Degree Apprenticeship MSc
Spatial Planning Degree Apprenticeship MSc is designed to advance your career in planning, blending UCL's Spatial Planning MSc studies with supported workplace learning and practical experience. This urban planning degree meets the UK government’s Chartered Town Planning Apprenticeship standard, so successfully completing the course will award you both a Spatial Planning MSc and Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) status.
- Transport and City Planning MSc
The Transport and City Planning MSc blends cross-disciplinary insights on transport and urban planning. You'll engage with global debates and innovative strategies, addressing the transition to sustainable urban mobility, seeking to understand how transport can support the sustainable city. Engaging with sustainable mobility trends, theories and international case studies, you'll develop a comprehensive skill set preparing for a dynamic career in transport and urban planning.
- Urban Regeneration MSc/Dip
Urban Regeneration MSc addresses the challenge of urban decline and the planned recovery of our neighbourhoods and cities. This urban planning masters prepares you for a career leading urban regeneration efforts in neighbourhoods, towns, and cities. You will gain essential skills and knowledge in the governance, planning, design, and management of urban regeneration projects, considering human, financial, and governmental resources and the impact on communities.
- Urban Design and City Planning MSc/Dip
Urban Design and City Planning MSc equips you with a multidisciplinary skill set crucial for careers in urban design, city planning, and related fields. You will learn to use urban design as a creative planning tool, understanding the interplay between urban design and city planning. Combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience, you will be well-prepared for roles in urban planning and design, with opportunities in public authorities, government agencies, urban design practices, consultancy firms, and international organisations focused on sustainable urban development.
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