MA International Planning and Sustainable Development at University of Westminster

An MA for built environment professionals and those with a relevant social or physical science background, examining sustainable development challenges for cities, regions and communities under urbanisation, climate change and environmental, economic and social pressures. It covers planning theory, public policy and practice in developed and developing worlds and has links to the Max Lock Centre.

Faculty: School of Architecture and Cities  |  Department: Architecture, Interiors and Planning  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Intake: Full-time and part-time day/evening, September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Planning in a Globalising World, Sustainable Neighbourhood Development and Management, Sustainable Cities and Neighbourhoods, International Spatial Planning Practice, Planning Skills and Research Methods, a Dissertation or Major Project and an International Planning Field Trip, with options such as Environmental Policy, Assessment and Climate Change, Urban Design Project and Conservation and Heritage.

Career pathways

Graduates progress into planners, urban designers, urban regeneration or environmental management specialists in consultancy, local and national government and NGOs, or gain promotion in existing roles.

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