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Planning (Urban Design)

London South Bank University
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Tuition GBP 11,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 13 months
Delivery On-campus
Location London, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Planning (Urban Design) at London South Bank University is a MA programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 13 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 Planning (Urban Design) 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

  1. Duration: 13 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 11,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: London, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Planning (Urban Design) programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:

  1. Architect
  2. Urban Planner
  3. Landscape Designer
  4. Sustainability Consultant
  5. Real Estate Developer
  6. Heritage Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Planning history and theory
  2. Urban design- the heart of planning
  3. Urban design project
  4. Sustainable places (with EU field study visit)
  5. Everyday life: place and performance
  6. Planning in London
  7. Dissertation

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Entry requirements

Typical applicants are either planning graduates who want to refocus or refresh their specialist skills and knowledge; or from other built environment professions who want to branch out into the all encompassing area of urban design but do not want/or already have the shape shifting skills of architectural design.

Applicants with Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) accredited postgraduate awards may seek accredited prior learning exemptions for some units.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 11,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 11,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact London South Bank University 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 London South Bank University

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London South Bank University

London, United Kingdom

London South Bank University (LSBU) is a public university in Elephant and Castle, London. It is based in the London Borough of Southwark, near the South Bank of the River Thames, from which it...

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Application Information
  • Start Date 2017-09-26
  • Language English
  • Duration 13 months
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