Overview

University College London (UCL) students develop the ability to analyse the development process and to formulate appropriate policies for meeting development goals.

The overseas practice engagement, which involves work with partners in a country in the Global South, provides the opportunity to study the challenges and possibilities encountered in development, and the cultural, administrative and institutional context in which decisions are made.

The foundation of your career

The central objective of this Development Administration and Planning programme is to equip participants with the analytical, methodological and practical expertise necessary to make a positive contribution to the development effort in countries with which they are engaged.

Employability

Graduates are engaged in a range of professional activities including

local, regional and national government,
consultancy firms,
national and international NGOs,
United Nations programmes
and international aid agencies.

A small proportion of graduates pursue advanced research degrees while several work as academics in leading universities or as independent consultants.

Networking

DPU offers career events regularly where students can gain insights from alumni. Please visit the DPU career page for more details. The DPU programme also sometimes invites previous students to share their experience of the programme and how the programme shaped their career trajectories. Additionally, various DPU events are open to staff and students which provides an important platform for students to network.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Post Disaster Recovery: Policies, Practices and Alternatives
Transforming Local Areas: Urban Design for Development
Participatory Processes: Building for Development
Disaster Risk Reduction in Cities
Housing Policies: Practical Dimensions and Alternative Options
Managing the City Economy
The Political Ecology of Environmental Change

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Administration Sustainable Development View 56 other Masters in Public Administration in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The normal minimum qualifications are an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, or a lower second-class UK Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent overseas qualification, in a subject appropriate to the programme, plus relevant work experience.
In rare cases, applicants with degrees below this standard will be considered if they have significant relevant professional experience.
In all cases, successful applicants are expected to provide good references and a strong personal statement, which adequately demonstrate the applicant’s interest in the topics addressed by this programme.
The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33000 GBP / year

≈ 33000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

20500 GBP / year

≈ 20500 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time:

UK: £10,250
International: £16,500

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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

The foundation of your career

Employability

Networking

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

London

Funding

Scholarships Information

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