Overview

Well-planned infrastructure forms the backbone of society, encompassing public and private investments in transport, water, flood defences, social infrastructure, telecommunications, broadband, energy and and nature based solutions.

As cities, regions, and nations face unprecedented economic, environmental, and social challenges all sectors must rethink their practices and develop relevant, efficient, sustainable and resilient infrastructure. The Infrastructure Planning, Appraisal and Development programme from UCL equips you to plan, appraise, and develop large-scale, complex infrastructure programmes that address global challenges.

Employability

You will gain many industry specific and transferable skills required to build your career in infrastructure appraisal and development. These include:

Tools and methods for stakeholder analysis, participation and engagement

Environmental Impact Assessment & Management, Life cycle analysis, Strategic Environmental appraisal and bio-diversity net gain.

Risk analysis and management

International business case development via the HMT’s 5-case model Project appraisal and evaluation, optioneering, Cost Benefit Analysis and Multi Criteria Decision Making, Natural Capital approaches.

Policy analysis, scenario planning and strategic planning

Methods and tools for infrastructure funding and financing

Laws, legislation and consenting processes for Infrastructure Planning

Consultancy project planning, client liaison, and report writing

Accreditation

Completion of the MSc programme leads to eligibility for professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. The MSc programme is also accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute as a 'specialist' fourth year for graduate students who have successfully completed an RTPI-accredited three-year undergraduate programme, and by the Joint Board of Moderators as a Further Learning programme for holders of a Chartered Engineer (CEng) accredited first degree.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Sustainability and Major Infrastructure Investments

Risk, Uncertainty and Complexity in Decision-Making

Critical Issues in Infrastructure Funding, Financing & Investment

Infrastructure Policy, Planning and Consent

Major Infrastructure Planning Practice

Environmental and Social Assessment of Infrastructure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

An upper second-class honours Bachelor's degree (or higher) from a UK university or an overseas qualification of equivalent standing is required.

Applicants with degrees of a lower classification (minimum of 2:2 in all cases) but with considerable senior-level professional experience may also be accepted, and for applicants without a first degree or full professional membership, but with relevant and substantial work experience in the field, a special qualifying essay may be set.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

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Tuition Fees

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39200 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

19300 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part time tuition fees:

UK: £9,650

International: £19,600

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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