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Both Urban Planning, Design and Management BSc and Urban Planning and Real Estate BSc are accredited by Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Royal institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

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Urban Studies BSc
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Urban Studies BSc

Go beyond traditional urban planning and design with this flexible degree, combining planning modules with options from a range of disciplines across The Bartlett and UCL.

Urban Planning and Real Estate BSc
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Urban Planning and Real Estate BSc

Develop an understanding of urbanism and the built environment, with a particular focus on the role of real estate investment, development and appraisal.

Urban Planning, Design and Management BSc
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Urban Planning, Design and Management BSc

Learn to understand, manage and deliver urban planning, design and management. Explore urban change, climate change, transport, urban regeneration, real estate and rural planning.

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Discover what it’s like to study urban planning as an undergraduate at UCL.

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Student and alumni experiences

What is it like to be a student at The Bartlett School of Planning? Read the experiences and advice shared by past students.

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Scholarships and funding

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5 top tips for applying to an undergraduate degree

Thinking of applying for an undergraduate degree at The Bartlett? Planning undergraduate student Julian shares his tips.

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Urban planning degree accreditation explained

This guide explains what accreditation for UCL's urban planning degrees is and what it might mean for you and your future career.