Urban Design Postgraduate Diploma at University of Westminster

Programme overview

A 120-credit postgraduate diploma in urban design combining structured academic study with live design projects in London. The course emphasises design, practical outputs and a multidisciplinary approach, and is available full-time or part-time day.

Faculty: Architecture, Interiors and Planning | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take 120 credits. Core modules include The Dynamic City, Urban Form and Growth, Urban Design and Development Process, Urban Design Project, Place and Experience in Design of Urban Spaces, Sustainable Cities and Neighbourhoods and a residential Urban Design Field Trip, plus one option module.

Career pathways

Graduates typically work as urban designers in private consultancy or local authorities. Roles include urban designer, master planner, strategic planner, urban design officer, conservation officer, urban architect, urbanist, environmental planner and public realm designer. Some progress to research degrees.

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Application information

Entry 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. A portfolio and one academic reference are required. International applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.5 in writing and no element below 6.0. Academic credit may be awarded for prior learning or equivalent work experience.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,315 a year (2027/28). Field trip fee is not included in tuition. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,685 a year (2027/28). Field trip fee is not included in tuition. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time

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