Overview

University College London (UCL) students analyse the definition of, and solutions to, urban and regional planning problems and the nature of existing planning systems and practices in the United Kingdom.

We focus on the British tradition of planning in the programme. Emphasis is placed on the importance of a spatial and comparative perspective to planning and the need for integrated solutions to planning problems and the achievement of sustainable development.

As a Spatial Planning Degree Apprenticeship , learning at the university is complemented by 'on the job' learning in the workplace to become a chartered town planner.

What this course will give you

The Bartlett School of Planning (BSP), UCL has a strong history of teaching and research. It has been at the forefront of planning research and teaching for 100 years and is one of the foremost planning schools in the United Kingdom, with an international reputation.

UCL is ranked #1 in the UK for Construction, Surveying and Planning according to The Guardian Good University Guide 2024. Based in the heart of London there is much for students to learn from being at the cutting-edge of policy-relevant critical debate, empirical study and research-led teaching.

The staff profile is multidisciplinary and teaching staff are actively involved in shaping the theories and debates covered in their teaching. Our annual public lectures attract pre-eminent speakers from around the world and our student body has a broad, international profile.

The foundation of your career

The programme equips graduates with a wide range of skills beneficial to employability including planning-specific skills, for example, an appreciation of policy-making and implementation, of spatial analysis, basic principles of urban design, social research and plan-making and decision-making processes.
Graduates will also gain transferable skills such as group work, independent research, communication skills including presentation and writing, and problem solving skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pillars of Planning
Spatial Planning: Concepts and Context
Urban Design: Place Making
From Strategic Vision to Urban Plan
Spatial Planning: Critical Practice
Professional Planning Skills

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 60 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

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates must have a sponsoring employer based in England who will employ them in a planning role and is prepared to provide a work place mentor and enter into an employer agreement with UCL.
Applicants who do not have this arrangement may be interested in applying for the Spatial Planning MSc instead. All candidates must hold a Level 2 award (e.g. GCSE graded A*-C) in Mathematics and English.
Ordinarily, candidates must also hold an undergraduate degree in any discipline classified 2:1 or above (or equivalent).
However, the programme is open to applicants who do not have a 2:1 or above or do not hold a first degree at all where they are able to demonstrate senior-level professional experience in planning or a related field.
In such situations, evidence of prior knowledge and experience will be required and will be assessed via completion of a qualifying pro-forma assessment of this prior knowledge and experience.

Tuition Fees

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24100 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

24100 GBP / year

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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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