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Overview
About this Degree
Urban Economic Development MSc from University College London (UCL) is designed to train development practitioners to better understand the dynamics of the city economy and encourage them to develop their own theoretically-sound perspectives and world views on how to tackle urban challenges through state of the art research and creative policy formulation.
The programme is strongly interdisciplinary, attracting administrators, economists and politicians, as well as planners, architects, engineers, technologists and geographers who share common values around social equity, freedom and responsibility, prosperity and environmental sustainability.
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.
The programme consists of four compulsory modules (90 credits) plus optional modules to the value of 30 credits and a dissertation (60 credits).
Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MSc in Urban Economic Development.
Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability is subject to change.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Cost-Benefit Analysis: Theory and Practice
- Managing the City Economy
- Practice in Urban Economic Development
- Public Economics and Public Policy
- Transforming Local Areas: Urban Design for Development
- Housing Policies: Practical Dimensions and Alternative Options
- Disaster Risk Reduction in Cities
- The City and its Relations
- Urban Development Policy, Planning and Management
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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More details
- We recommend you apply as soon as possible. The programme may remain open if places are still available and will be closed as soon as it is full or by 30 June.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 92
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics International Development Environmental Economics & Policy View 135 other Masters in Environmental Economics & Policy in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
Upper Second Class (recommended)
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 92
Other requirements
General requirements
- The normal minimum qualification is an upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
- A second acceptable qualification is a degree of lower second-class Bachelor's standard, or an equivalent overseas qualification, in a subject appropriate to the programme, plus excellent work experience.
Tuition Fee
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International
26600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26600 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
16500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16500 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part time
- UK: £8,250
- International: £13,300
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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