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Study at The Bartlett, UCL’s Faculty of the Built Environment

The Bartlett is the UK’s largest multidisciplinary faculty of the built environment, part of one of the world’s top universities, UCL. We are ranked number 1 in the UK, and 2nd in the world, for Architecture/Built Environment subjects (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021)

With architecture and planning alongside disciplines such as energy, sustainability, public purpose and prosperity, we able to share perspectives in a way unlike any other faculty at any other university. Based in central London, an inspirational global city, we are situated close to world leading architectural, engineering and creative practices, many of whom are our partners.

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Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis

We are one of the leading forces in the science of cities, drawing on computer based visualisation and modelling. Our programmes draw on some of the world’s leading researchers in urbans studies, transport and computer science. The skills acquired on our courses open doors to job opportunities in fields such as urban planning, city governance, engineering and data sciences; all critical to the effective running of our future cities  

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Development Planning Unit

The Development Planning Unit conducts world-leading research and postgraduate teaching that helps to build the capacity of national governments, local authorities, NGOs, aid agencies and businesses working towards socially just and sustainable development in the global south.

We encourage our students to challenge orthodox development agendas; explore gender-aware approaches; promote strategic partnerships to manage cities and development; and support individuals, organisations, NGOs and public sectors who share this vision.

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Energy Institute

The UCL Energy Institute delivers worldleading learning, research and policy support on the challenges of climate change and energy security, contributing to the development of a globally sustainable energy system. 

We are a place where students from a wide spectrum of professional, academic and cultural backgrounds can develop new skills in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment. 

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Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering

The UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering is dedicated to making buildings, towns and cities better places to live in, with a focus on health, human wellbeing, productivity, energy use and climate change.

We encourage our students to excel at their own discipline, work with others in an interdisciplinary way, and discover new research themes that they can thrive in.

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Institute for Global Prosperity

We aim to help build a prosperous, sustainable, global future, underpinned by the principles of fairness and justice, and allied to a realistic, long-term vision of humanity's place in the world.

Our students will examine our basic institutions and consider new, radical approaches towards economic, social and cultural prosperity.

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Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose

Led by world renowned economist, Prof Mariana Mazucatto, The UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose has a mission to change how public value is imagined, practised and evaluated. It works with policy-makers to tackle societal challenges and achieve economic growth that is more innovation-led, sustainable and inclusive

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Institute for Sustainable Heritage

The UCL Institute for Sustainable Heritage is a world-leading institute, recognised for its collaborative work with partners in industry, heritage and policy, as well as for informing policy at a UK and European level and working with heritage organisations to implement it.

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Institute for Sustainable Resources

The UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources is a cross-disciplinary institute that delivers world leading research, teaching and enterprise in the sustainable use of global resources. Our work intends to address intellectually challenging problems with creativity and innovation, and shift society towards a globally sustainable use of natural resources. 

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School of Architecture

One of the most influential and innovative architecture schools in the world, The Bartlett School of Architecture sets the agenda for what architecture is and what it could be.

Our students are recognised for their creativity and drive. In the past 20 years, they have received more RIBA medals than any other school. Many have gone on to occupy leading roles in established practices worldwide

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School of Construction and Project Management

As projects grow in size and scope, the study of how to manage and finance them grows in relevance. We equip students with skills that are transferable and honed for modern, project-based organisations. The skills and knowledge gained enables our graduates to understand the changing landscape of the construction and project management sectors, and respond to evolving challenges in the field

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School of Planning

The Bartlett School of Planning has an international reputation as a centre of academic excellence in research, teaching, policy and practice interaction. Students are encouraged to participate in problemsolving activities and real-life scenarios, conduct collaborative research and think in creative, critical and analytical modes to build skills and knowledge for their professional lives beyond university.