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Postgraduate urban planning degrees

The Bartlett School of Planning offers a range of internationally renowned urban planning master's degrees. Our postgraduate planning courses span spatial planning, transport, sustainability, infrastructure planning, regeneration, real estate, city planning and more.

World-class, research-led education

We pride ourselves in providing a research-led education, guided by experts with an excellent track record of shaping planning research, policy and industry. We are part of UCL's The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment, ranked #1 for built environment studies in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024). 

Build your career in planning with a master's degree

Did you know 95% of our graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months of further study? (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017-21) Working with dedicated specialists in our School and UCL's Careers Service we support you in finding the right path to match your career ambitions. Through hands-on teaching and learning, field trips and site visits you will gain the skills and knowledge required to excel in your future job.

Professionally accredited planning courses

All of our courses are professionally accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and/or the Royal institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) with the exception of the Interdisciplinary Urban Design MRes which offers you the flexibility to tailor your studies.

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City Planning MPlan

A two-year programme that offers an in-depth, academically informed introduction to the professional practice of city planning and explores both domestic and international planning practice and culture.

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Housing and City Planning MSc 

A ground-breaking interdisciplinary perspective on the developed world's 'housing question,' drawing together the planning, design and project management dimensions of development.

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Infrastructure Planning Appraisal and Development MSc

A flexible programme, aiming to provide a critical review of mega infrastructure theory and international practice.

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International City Planning MSc

For students who want an international perspective on planning systems and cultures or are likely to work outside the UK after their studies. 

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International Real Estate and Planning MSc/Dip

A unique opportunity for students to focus on the relationship between the property development process and the planning systems of Europe and beyond.

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Sustainable Urbanism MSc

Rapid urbanisation and its impact on the environment and society is one of the biggest challenges facing us today. 

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Spatial Planning MSc

The Spatial Planning MSc programme provides a general introduction to planning theories, systems and cultures with a focus on the importance of taking a spatial perspective and on UK practice.

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Spatial Planning Degree Apprenticeship MSc

This degree apprenticeship is designed for those wishing to understand and practice spatial planning in the UK as chartered town planners and have a sponsoring employer in England. 

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Transport and City Planning MSc 

A critical and interdisciplinary perspective on transport planning, with an urban and international focus, and as part of the development of the sustainable city. 

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Urban Regeneration MSc/Dip 

This programme was created in 2000 in response to a great challenge facing urban professionals in Britain and around the world: the decay and deterioration of our cities and their planned renaissance. 

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Urban Design and City Planning MSc/Dip

This programme offers a unique focus on urban design as a creative planning tool and the interface between urban design and city planning. 

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Careers in urban planning

Explore our handy guide to careers in urban planning to plan the next steps for finding your dream job.

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Writing an urban planning personal statement

What should you include in your personal statement to apply for an urban planning degree? Check out these tips to get your started.

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Inside The Bartlett School of Planning

Read first-hand from our students and alumni what it is like studying with us.

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Master's scholarships and funding

Explore the different scholarship opportunities that could be available to you to assist with your studies.

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