Overview
The Urban Design 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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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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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Design Urban Planning View 129 other Masters in Urban Planning in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
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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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents18000 GBP / year≈ 18000 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents10900 GBP / year≈ 10900 GBP / year
Additional Details
Part time fees:
UK tuition fee: £1,211 (Price per 20-credit module)
International tuition fee: £2,000 (Price per 20-credit module)
Living costs
London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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