Sustainable Urbanism MSc: Fees & Entry Requirements at UCL (University College London), UK

Sustainable Urbanism MSc
UCL (University College London)

UK

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About this course

What will I learn?

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. Sustainable Urbanism MSc equips you with the knowledge and practical tools to shape sustainable futures for urban environments and communities around the world. This degree explores the complex challenges of urbanism today, bringing together sustainable urban development theory and practice to advance the sustainability of our towns and cities. You learn about sustainable urbanism research themes, critically analysing the latest thinking and debates in sustainable development. You explore urban case studies from around the world, examining the tensions and synergies between the institutional, environmental, social and economic goals of sustainability. This course is multidisciplinary. We draw on perspectives from urban planning, geography, ecology, urban design and sociology to offer a holistic understanding of sustainability in urban environments. Through hands-on project work you will gain a practical understanding of the delivery of sustainable urbanism, engaging with plans and designs. This course is designed for those who want to specialise in sustainability in urban environments and who have a clear interest in understanding sustainability processes and practices. It is suitable for urban professionals or recent graduates from a range of sectors – including planning, property, design, landscape, geography, anthropology and environmental sciences. We also offer part-time and flexible study options, making it easier to balance your learning with work or other commitments.

Which department am I in?

Built Environment

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£39,200.00 (42,71,083) per year
A fee deposit will be charged at 10 percent of the first year fee.

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

Gower Street,

London,

Greater London,

WC1E 6BT, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£39,200.00 (42,71,083) per year
A fee deposit will be charged at 10 percent of the first year fee.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected June 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

Gower Street,

London,

Greater London,

WC1E 6BT, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Normally a minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree (or higher) from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. There is no particular subject requirement as the MSc provides an 'initial' planning education for graduates with cognate or non-cognate degrees. Where candidates fail to meet the standard requirement (i.e. they hold a degree of a lower classification), the department will take into account professional experience in planning or a related field when deciding whether to admit a candidate. Applicants who do not hold a first degree may, in exceptional cases, be admitted to the programme if they are able to demonstrate considerable senior-level professional experience in planning or a related field. In such situations, a special qualifying essay will be set.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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