Program Overview
The Urban Innovation and Policy at University College London (UCL) is a MPA 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 Urban Innovation and Policy 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: GBP 24,860 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 17,710 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Urban Innovation and Policy 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
- Urban\nInnovation and Policy (15 credits)
- Introduction\nto Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy (60 credits)
- Analytical\nMethods for Policy (15 credits)
- Evidence,\nInstitutions and Power (15 credits)
- Extended\nclient project (45 credits) - this final project is the culmination of the MPA\ndegree and replaces a dissertation.\xa0Students work with a real client to\nsolve a policy challenge over two terms.
- Science,\nTechnology and Engineering Advice in Practice
- Communicating\nScience for Policy
- Negotiation,\nMediation and Diplomacy
- Risk Assessment and Governance
- 21st Century Infrastructure Planning,\xa0Appraisal and Delivery Toolbox
- Urban Regeneration: Development Projects
- Smart Cities: Context, Policy and\xa0Government
- Eco-Innovation, Business and Market Development
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.5 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- A minimum of an upper second-class\nBachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a UK University in a relevant discipline, or a 3.5\nGPA, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.If your\neducation has not been conducted in the English language, you will be\nexpected to demonstrate evidence of adequate level of English\nproficiency.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 24,860 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 17,710 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 24,860 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 17,710 (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 2028-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
