BA (Hons) Urban Planning and Design at University of Westminster

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary degree bringing together urban design, architecture, landscape and environmental planning, focused on climate-resilient, inclusive and healthy cities. It is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) as a spatial degree and is an initial step towards qualifying as a Chartered Town Planner.

Faculty: Architecture, Interiors and Planning | Duration: 3 or 4 years (4 with optional placement year) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include A History of Architecture, City Design Studio 1 to 3, Contemporary Issues in City Planning and Design, Economics of Cities, Urban Heritage and Townscape Conservation, Research Report, Resilient and Healthy Cities and Work Experience and Professional Practice. An optional year-long placement between Years 2 and 3 leads to the award 'with Professional Experience'.

Career pathways

Graduates can work in landscape and environmental design, urban regeneration and economic development, city climate adaptation and mitigation, and community engagement. Roles include urban planner, urban designer, landscape and environmental planner, and environmental consultant.

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Entry requirements

A levels BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points); T levels 112 UCAS Tariff points; International Baccalaureate 112 UCAS Tariff points from all Diploma Programme components (IB Career-related Programme considered case by case); BTEC Extended Diploma DMM; BTEC Diploma D*D*; Access course 112 UCAS Tariff points. GCSE English Language grade 4/C (IB grade 4 Higher level) and GCSE Maths grade 4/C (IB grade 2, SL and HL; IB MYP 3). International applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component. Direct entry to Year 2 may be available through UCAS.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Placement year fees not included. Fee for year of entry applies if place is deferred. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,000 a year (2027/28). Placement year fees not included. Fee for year of entry applies if place is deferred. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 or 4 years

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