Overview

The Urban Design MA degree at the University of Westminster provides a coherent approach to issues that face our cities, combining structured academic study with live design projects, allowing you to develop practical skills, a theoretical understanding and an informed approach to sustainable urban development.

In an increasingly urbanised world, there is growing international demand for urban design graduates. The pace of urban change, and the challenge of making cities efficient, sustainable and meaningful, demands creative solutions to design and management.

The University of Westminster and its courses are located in London.

Career Path

Graduates of this Urban Design degree offered at the University of Westminster typically find employment as urban designers in private consultancy or local authorities. Many find the course useful when developing careers in architecture, planning or landscape architecture.

This course has a strong vocational focus with a good reputation within the industry. Employment prospects are excellent for full-time students graduating from this course. Part-time students are usually already employed and promotion and career enhancement usually follow soon after completion.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Dynamic City: Urban Design and Planning in Context

Urban Form and Growth

Urban Design and Development Process

Urban Design Project

Place and Experience in Design of Urban Spaces

Sustainable Cities and Neighbourhoods

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-25 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design Urban Planning View 114 other Masters in Urban Planning in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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88

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59

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6.5

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General requirements

A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in architecture, landscape architecture, town planning or another related discipline, together with practical or professional experience in their own field or in urban design. Applicants are required to submit a portfolio.

Applicants are required to submit one academic reference.

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Tuition Fees

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15500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9700 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part time:

UK tuition fee: £1,125 (Price per 20-credit module)
International tuition fee: £1,785 (Price per 20-credit module)

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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