Overview

The Light and Lighting programme from UCL is designed to provide you with a comprehensive knowledge base and skill set to build a successful career in the lighting profession, whether as a lighting designer, luminaire manufacturer, or as part of an architectural or engineering firm.

As a student, you will gain in-depth expertise in the science of light, lamp and luminaire technologies, and the impact of light on architectural form and human response to both daylight and artificially lit spaces.

Employability

Through the degree, you will learn skills and knowledge that are sought-after by leading employers in the lighting industry.

These include:

Fundamentals of photometry and radiometry

Health and well-being aspects of lighting

Role of lighting in environmental quality in terms of health and comfort

Dynamic daylight and thermal simulation modelling using Radiance through Rhino Grasshopper, as well as climate-based modelling using Ladybug, Honeybee tools

Multidisciplinary integrated design approach

Integrated daylighting and lighting control systems

Advanced lighting design

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Health, Comfort and Wellbeing in the Built Environment

Lighting: Applied Calculations

Lighting Innovation and Sustainability

Advanced Lighting Control Design

Integrated Lighting Design

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
London, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The normal minimum qualifications are a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

If you do not meet this requirement then we will still consider your application if you have any qualification in an appropriate field, in addition to extensive relevant work experience.

Please note that in very rare cases, a special qualifying examination may be set. This only applies if the applicant does not meet the 2:2 minimum entry threshold, and their work experience is limited and at a junior level.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

39200 GBP / year

≈ 39200 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

21500 GBP / year

≈ 21500 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time per year:

UK: £10,750

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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