Program Overview
The Development Administration and Planning at University College London (UCL) is a MSc programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of architecture & urban planning. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Development Administration and Planning programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 19,620 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 11,125 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Development Administration and Planning programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Landscape Designer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Real Estate Developer
- Heritage Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Contemporary Challenges in Development Planning: Urbanisation and Overseas Development Assistance
- Development in Practice
- Either Land, Food and Agriculture or Industrialisation and Infrastructure
- Political Economy of Development
- EitherSociety and Market: Private Agency for Development or The Developmental State: Planning for Development
- Political Economy of Development: Industrialisation & Infrastructure
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The normal minimum qualifications are an upper second-class UK Bachelor\'s degree or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, or a lower second-class UK Bachelor\'s degree, or an equivalent overseas qualification, in a subject appropriate to the programme, plus relevant work experience.
In rare cases, applicants with degrees below this standard will be considered if they have significant relevant professional experience.
In all cases, successful applicants are expected to provide good references and a strong personal statement, which adequately demonstrate the applicant\xc2\x92s interest in the topics addressed by this programme.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 19,620 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 11,125 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 19,620 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 11,125 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College London (UCL) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University College London (UCL)
University College London (UCL)
London, UK
University College London, which operates as UCL, is a public research university in London, England. It is a member institution of the federal University of London, and is the second-largest...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months