Urban Economic Development MSc
London, Bloomsbury
This is the programme information for 2025 entry
The Urban Economic Development MSc will equip you with the skills to understand the theories of urban economic development, and how to create productive, sustainable, and inclusive urban economies in practice. This sustainable development master’s is rooted in real life case studies that will enable you to generate creative approaches to development in the city economy, both in London and overseas.
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Overseas tuition fees (2025/26)
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Entry requirements
The normal minimum qualification is an upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
A second acceptable qualification is a degree of lower second-class Bachelor's standard, or an equivalent overseas qualification, in a subject appropriate to the programme, plus excellent work experience.
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The English language level for this programme is: Level 2
UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.
Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.
Equivalent qualifications
Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.
International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below. Please note that the equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on this page (e.g. upper second-class). Where a specific overall percentage is required in the UK qualification, the international equivalency will be higher than that stated below. Please contact Graduate Admissions should you require further advice.
About this degree
The world faces numerous economic challenges, both present and future, which the Urban Economic Development MSc addresses through its curriculum and research focus. These include growing urban inequality, climate change and urban resilience, technological disruption, post-pandemic recovery, informal economies, financialisation of urban development, resource constraints, demographic shifts, global economic rebalancing, and the challenges presented by increasing digitalisation of urban economies and services.
In response, the Urban Economic Development MSc does not offer simple solutions to these complex issues. Rather, we will provide you with theoretical frameworks, analytical tools and practical insights to develop businesses based on a city’s capacity to developing the city itself into a better business environment. Our aim is to equip the next generation of urban practitioners with the knowledge and skills to navigate the evolving economic landscape of cities.
Gain experience in the practice of urban economic development
The Urban Economic Development MSc is an urban planning degree that trains a new generation of development practitioners with a deep understanding of economic dynamics. You will develop your own theoretically sound perspectives on tackling urban challenges through cutting-edge research and creative policy formulation. Together with fellow students who share common values of social equity and environmental sustainability, you will apply innovative, interdisciplinary thinking to solve urban economic development challenges.
At The Bartlett Development Planning Unit, we emphasise the importance of putting theory into practice and as an Urban Economic Development MSc student you will have the opportunity to do so through an overseas practice engagement that will immerse you in fieldwork research in large cities and direct economies in urban regions. In particular, our London Project will give you experience of working with communities in action-research projects with global partners in the Global North, which will help you reflect more deeply on the theory and practice of urban economic development in the Global South. Additionally, our department-level Development Workshops simulate the complex processes of negotiating development strategies with students from other master’s courses.
Benefit from our global network of alumni and partners
Throughout your degree, you will engage with scholars and practitioners working in diverse capacities and fields to address urban challenges. We host skills development and careers networking sessions with UCL Careers services, connect you with partner organisations, alumni, development practitioners and academics through our overseas practice engagements and events at The Bartlett Development Planning Unit. We also offer the opportunity to participate in our dissertation fellowship scheme where you can partner with reputable NGOs and development consultancies to produce a dissertation which have previously led our students to research collaborations, internships, and employment.
By the end of the Urban Economic Development MSc, you will:
- Explore the role of governments in enhancing the performance of city economies, exploring different international approaches and the policy trade-offs they entail;
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic nature of city economies around the world, exploring the factors influencing their performance, including globalisation, liberalisation, decentralisation, digital technologies and climate change;
- Develop transferable skills essential for urban economic development, including economic data analysis, policy evaluation, project management, stakeholder engagement, and effective communication. You will gain these competencies through hands-on problem-solving, collaborative urban projects, field research in city environments, and presentations to diverse audiences throughout the course;
- Have hands-on experience conducting research with partner organisations in our London Project and during an overseas practice engagement field trip;
- Have the confidence to formulate and evaluate industrial policies and urban development strategies;
- Cultivate your capacity to grow professionally as a practitioner in urban development planning by drawing on insights from multilateral organisations, cities, local governments, social movements, and civil society organisations.
Who this course is for
The Urban Economic Development MSc has a thriving international community of development practitioners and policymakers with backgrounds in economics, architecture, urban studies and political sciences who promote social justice against the wider context of marginalisation and economic inequalities. This diversity fosters a cooperative working environment and the opportunity to negotiate creatively with others and empowers our international students to return to their home countries with the confidence to analyse and address political and economic crises in a rapidly changing world.
We aim to grow this community by welcoming applications from professionals already working in, or wishing to start a career in, multilateral or bilateral aid agencies, government bodies, private consultancies, think tanks, non-governmental organisations, universities and research institutes, focussed on urban economic policies. We offer grounded training in the theory and practice of economic justice, and therefore also welcome new entrants to the field of urban development planning with a strong interest in exploring interdisciplinary approaches to achieving prosperity, equity and sustainability through urban economic development.
What this course will give you
UCL has been ranked ninth best university in the world for the second year in a row, marking UCL’s 13th year among the top 10 universities worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2025), and is situated within London, the best student city in the world (QS Best Student Cities Ranking 2025). Across the university, UCL’s students and faculty are tackling grand challenges, ranging from climate change to healthcare for ageing populations.
The Bartlett Development Planning Unit’s postgraduate courses are supported by international agencies, and national and provincial governments, and the Unit sits within The Bartlett, UCL's Faculty of the Built Environment, which is ranked #1 in the world for Architecture and the Built Environment, and remains #1 in the UK for the tenth year in a row (QS World University Subject Rankings 2024).
The Bartlett Development Planning Unit is an international centre concerned with promoting sustainable forms of development, understanding rapid urbanisation and encouraging innovation in the policy, planning and management responses to the economic, social and environmental development of cities and regions, especially in urban cities of the Global South.
Through the core modules of the course, you will be introduced to the key components and operating dynamics of the city economy, address the prospects for development in a context of international trade and investment, identify the most common market failures, their interactions with politics and constraints on the design of public policies, and explore tools to evaluate policy used by real world policymakers. Through the optional modules on the Urban Economic Development MSc, you can explore your personal interests and take advantage of the expertise from across The Bartlett and wider UCL to gain a better understanding of the process of managing local economic development in an urban context.
Not only will you be studying course content that matters both to your future career and to the spatial justice of urban contexts in the Global South, but you will also gain access to an active and growing alumni network, exchanging knowledge and skills with like-minded individuals from across the globe who are experienced in the realms of urban design and development planning.
The foundation of your career
98% of Urban Economics Development MSc students we’re in work or further study within 15 months of graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes survey 2017-2021).
The Urban Economic Development MSc draws strong connections to professional networks through our teaching and research activities, including our overseas practice engagements where we partner with communities and organisations in international contexts to address urban economic development issues and opportunities, and through involvement in ongoing research projects led by academics of The Bartlett Development Planning Unit.
The critical thinking, action-research, teamwork and stakeholder management skills nurtured in our students on the course are in demand in a variety of sectors around the world including international organisations, including UN agencies and the World Bank. Our course is also recognised by bilateral aid organisations from different countries, including the UK's Department for International Development, as well as other government aid programmes; and by many national organisations.
Our graduates pursue a variety of careers, predominantly in private consultancies, think tanks, public sector (including government careers at different levels and international organisations), international development organisations, academia and research. Employers of our graduates include Asian Development Bank, Bank of Ningbo, Reall, Peabody Trust, Colombian National Planning Unit, Bop Consulting, Colombian Transport Minister, Connected Places Catapult, Development and Incorporation Global (DAI), Greater London Authority (GLA), Jacobs, ShelterAfrique, Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners, United Nations ESCAP, UNDP, local and international governments, and more. Our course also inspires graduates of the Urban Economic Development MSc to pursue further research at PhD level.
Alumni testimonials
"Currently, I am working on analysing and preparing the Integrated Tourism Master Plan (ITMP) of ten national priority destinations in Indonesia both funded by the national budget and a loan from the World Bank. With the knowledge and value of the importance of equitable growth in development I learned from The Development Planning Unit which addresses not only economic well-being but societal well-being as well, I will implement it in the ITMP to achieve sustainable and inclusive tourism development." - Natalina Banjarnahor, Policy Analyst at the Strategic Management Division of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy Indonesia and Urban Economic Development MSc graduate
"My Urban Economic Development master's empowered me to move back to Lebanon after five years abroad, at a time when my country was going through a severe political and economic crisis. I joined the Beirut Urban Lab at the American University of Beirut (AUB) as a researcher and research coordinator, investigating the socioeconomic impact of the 2020 Beirut Port Explosion." - Antoine Kallab, Researcher and Research Coordinator at the American University of Beirut and Urban Economic Development MSc graduate
Discover more alumni stories on The Bartlett Development Planning Unit website and in our Alumni Careers Stories series on YouTube ▶
Employability
To work within private consultancies, think tanks, the public sector, international development organisations, academia and research in a way that responds to global inequalities, we will equip you with many transferable skills required to build your career in economics and the built environment. These include:
- Developing a comprehensive understanding of urban and regional development theories, with the ability to apply these concepts to real-world economic challenges in cities.
- Mastering the art of conducting economic research, enabling you to position your research at the forefront of urban economic thought and identify emerging trends in city development.
- Acquiring skills in crafting analytical frameworks tailored to urban economic research, allowing you to systematically approach complex urban issues.
- Enhancing your oral and written presentation skills for effectively communicating intricate urban economic concepts to diverse stakeholders, from policymakers to community groups.
- Cultivating teamwork and leadership abilities essential for managing collaborative urban development projects and coordinating with multiple agencies.
- Learning robust research design techniques to ensure the validity and reliability of your urban economic studies, considering both internal consistency and external applicability to various urban contexts.
- Gaining proficiency in applied statistical methods and data visualisation, equipping you to analyse urban economic trends and present findings clearly to inform city planning and policy decisions.
Boost your employability through core and optional modules
Our core modules have been designed so that you will be encouraged to understand macroeconomic policy and trends through the lens of a city manager, combine urban economic theory from the macroeconomic scale to regional development, build a solid theoretical understanding of the city economy, and work with inclusive frameworks that are accountable to those they affect. Putting theory into practice, we bring together these reflections in our London Project and overseas practice engagements which will enable you to develop a better understanding of the processes of managing economic development in a local UK and overseas context.
Explore current debates and issues in international development and planning
The Development Workshops will introduce you to the current debates and issues surrounding international development and planning. Through lectures, short films, and group discussions you will discuss key topics in urban development, urban equality, drawing on post- and de-colonial insights. Through a roleplay methodology in the Development Workshops, we will encourage you to mix with your peers across our seven master’s courses across The Bartlett Development Planning Unit and “step into the shoes” of a multiplicity of stakeholders involved in planning and decision-making. This will help you and your peers explore the intersecting identities and interests of development stakeholders whilst fostering empathy with their narratives, helping you acknowledge the complexity of real-world planning processes.
Partner with international development organisations in a dissertation fellowship
The Development Planning Unit Dissertation Fellowship Scheme offers important opportunities for professional development and, in some cases, has led to research collaborations, internships, and employment. The advantages of participating in this scheme for your employability include:
- Your dissertation will be relevant to the current work of an international development organisation.
- You will have access to a member of staff and relevant data, although no fieldwork and/or primary data collection is expected.
- A summary of your dissertation will be published in an appropriate form (eg policy brief, blog post), subject to agreement over edits to ensure that high standards are maintained with respect to the work itself and any pertinent copyright or other issues.
- You will receive a letter stating that you have completed this research with the partner organisation.
Networking
As a student of The Bartlett Development Planning Unit, you will be connected with professionals, researchers and academics who have had long-standing careers in the development field and can share valuable and candid insights through events and networking. You will also benefit from our digital Alumni Networking Platform where you can discover the international reach of our alumni community on a map and connect with individuals by year of graduation, course of study and by city.
The Bartlett Development Planning Unit has a global network of alumni working across many continents, countries and organisations, who often facilitate essential first introductions for our graduates. You will meet our graduates at networking events, along with other working practitioners. We also have a LinkedIn group and an alumni platform, allowing you to keep in touch from graduation and beyond.
In addition to the above and to the core UCL Careers provision, as a student at The Bartlett you will have access to a mix of faculty-wide and department-specific support and activities to bolster your career development and develop your networking skills to successfully navigate the job markets. Open across the Faculty, this includes a programme of lively industry panel discussions and interactive workshops, spotlighting the key sectors graduates typically venture into such as construction, consultancy, commercial property and urban planning and development.
Additionally, The Bartlett’s Building a Better Future Consultancy Project will give you a unique opportunity to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to tackle a real world challenge the built environment is grappling with, equipping you with the in-demand skills sought after by employers. Featured organisations in this programme include global consultancies such as BuroHappold, Hoare Lea, AtkinsRealis to burgeoning start-ups and SMEs as well as local councils and not-for-profit organisations such as C40 Cities, Greater London Authority and London authorities.
Teaching and learning
The Urban Economic Development MSc employs a multifaceted pedagogical approach that seamlessly blends theoretical foundations with practical applications. Our curriculum transcends traditional classroom boundaries, offering a rich tapestry of learning experiences.
Our dynamic lecture series engages with cutting-edge urban economic theories presented by our distinguished faculty, who are at the forefront of research in city planning, urban management, and economic analysis. Our interactive seminars mean you will participate in thought-provoking discussions that challenge you to apply theoretical concepts to real-world urban scenarios, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills. From expert-led guest lectures you will benefit from insights shared by industry professionals, policymakers, and international urban development practitioners, bridging the gap between academic theory and real-world application. Through case study analysis you will dive deep into a diverse range of urban development case studies from global metropolises, emerging cities, and developing urban centres. Research colloquiums will allow you to present and defend your own research findings in academic forums, refining your ability to articulate complex urban economic concepts to varied audiences.
We will encourage collaborative working with your peers from diverse academic backgrounds and through workshops, policy simulation exercises and interdisciplinary projects. You will also develop practical skills through hands-on activities focused on data analysis, policy formulation, and project management in urban contexts.
In partnership with a range of stakeholders involved in London's economic development, including public authorities, government bodies and research organisations, and with project partners and local stakeholders of our overseas practice engagements, we take learning one step further in immersive field research where you will undertake guided fieldwork in urban environments, allowing you to collect primary data, engage with local stakeholders, and gain firsthand experience in urban economic analysis.
In an increasingly digital world, we have encouraged our past students to create outputs that are published to The Bartlett Development Planning Unit website, including reflections on our overseas practice engagements which originate from our practice module ‘Practice in Urban Economic Development’.
The course is assessed through unseen examinations, individual essays, coursework, teamwork reports, oral presentations and a dissertation.
In terms 1 and 2, as a full-time student you can typically expect between 9-12 contact hours per teaching week through a mixture of lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials. Each teaching week, you will have two-hour face-to-face encounters on campus in all core and optional modules. Each teaching week, you will also have one three-hour practice module encounter on campus.
Outside of lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials, as a full-time student you will typically study the equivalent of a full-time job, using your remaining time for self-directed study and completing assignments. We expect full-time students to commit an average of 40 to 45 hours of study per week reviewing online resources, completing module activities, engaging in wider reading and working on their assignments.
In term 3, you will complete the overseas practice engagement. The duration of this engagement will depend upon travel arrangements with partner organisations but is typically around two weeks overseas. In term 3 and the summer period, you will complete your own dissertation research, keeping regular contact with your dissertation supervisor.
Modules
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The Urban Economic Development MSc is delivered over three terms when taken in one academic year. In Terms 1 and 2 you will study compulsory modules which make up 75% of the taught component of the course (equivalent to 90 credits) and are devoted to the core subjects of urban economic development and managing the city economy. The remaining 25% of the taught component of the course is dedicated to a range of optional modules on offer, allowing you to examine different approaches and issues to develop and explore your own interests in Terms 1 and 2. The practice module, where we complete the overseas practice engagement, runs across Terms 1, 2 and 3.
In Term 4, ie the summer term, you will focus on your dissertation which is a research project you will conduct independently, complemented by support from a dedicated dissertation tutor. The dissertation gives you the opportunity to focus on an area of the course that most interests you. The research that supports the production of your dissertation should rely on secondary sources of data and/or primary sources of data that can be accessed without field survey work (for example internet or archival data sources). Conducting this independent research builds your skills in planning a research project, reviewing literature, and using the knowledge acquired during the taught component of the course to review evidence, develop an argument and communicate and justify your findings. The dissertation is submitted at the end of Term 4.
Some past dissertations have been published as DPU Working papers, including:
- DPU Working Paper No. 214 - How the spatial meets the social? Favelas as urban institutions and COVID-19 in Brazil
- DPU Working Paper No. 213 - Democratising the high street: London’s new commons for fairer local economies
- DPU Working Paper No. 204 - Technological change and precarity: how technology is changing the UK’s low skill labour market and a search for policy responses
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The Urban Economic Development MSc is delivered over two years when taken part-time.
In Year 1, the taught modules are delivered in Terms 1 and 2 and you will study:
- Managing the City Economy
- Urbanisation and Development
- An Introduction to Public Economics and Public Policy.
In Year 2, the taught modules are delivered in Terms 1, 2 and 3 and you will study:
- Practice in Urban Economic Development
- Dissertation.
In Year 2, you will also have a choice of optional modules which can either be:
- 1 x 30 credit optional module, or
- 2 x 15 credit optional modules.
In Term 4 of Year 2, you will focus on your dissertation which is a research project you will conduct independently, complemented by support from a dedicated dissertation tutor. The dissertation gives you the opportunity to focus on an area of the course that most interests you. The research that supports the production of your dissertation should rely on secondary sources of data and/or primary sources of data that can be accessed without field survey work (for example internet or archival data sources). Conducting this independent research builds your skills in planning a research project, reviewing literature, and using the knowledge acquired during the taught component of the course to review evidence, develop an argument and communicate and justify your findings. The dissertation is submitted at the end of Term 4.
Some past dissertations have been published as DPU Working papers, including:
- DPU Working Paper No. 214 - How the spatial meets the social? Favelas as urban institutions and COVID-19 in Brazil
- DPU Working Paper No. 213 - Democratising the high street: London’s new commons for fairer local economies
- DPU Working Paper No. 204 - Technological change and precarity: how technology is changing the UK’s low skill labour market and a search for policy responses
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The Urban Economic Development MSc is delivered over a period of two to five years when taken on a flexible basis. You may structure your core and optional modules in any format you wish, noting that the practice module and dissertation must be taken in your final years of study.
The dissertation is a research project which you will conduct independently, complemented by support from a dedicated dissertation tutor. The dissertation gives you the opportunity to focus on an area of the course that most interests you. The research that supports the production of your dissertation should rely on secondary sources of data and/or primary sources of data that can be accessed without field survey work (for example internet or archival data sources). Conducting this independent research builds your skills in planning a research project, reviewing literature, and using the knowledge acquired during the taught component of the course to review evidence, develop an argument and communicate and justify your findings. The dissertation is submitted at the end of Term 4.
Some past dissertations have been published as DPU Working papers, including:
- DPU Working Paper No. 214 - How the spatial meets the social? Favelas as urban institutions and COVID-19 in Brazil
- DPU Working Paper No. 213 - Democratising the high street: London’s new commons for fairer local economies
- DPU Working Paper No. 204 - Technological change and precarity: how technology is changing the UK’s low skill labour market and a search for policy responses
Compulsory modules
Optional modules
Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability are subject to change. Modules that are in use for the current academic year are linked for further information. Where no link is present, further information is not yet available.
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded an MSc in Urban Economic Development.
Fieldwork
The London Project
In Terms 1 and 2 of the academic year, you will root your understanding of urban economic development in the London context. You will work in a team as a consultant to a range of stakeholders involved in London's economic development, including public authorities, government bodies. Subsequently, you will engage in fieldwork to collectively address London's most challenging issues today and enhance their ability to work with a diverse range of group members. Ultimately, you will answer stimulating research questions in collaboration with research partners and present your findings and recommendations during presentation days and in their final group reports.
Discover more about our London Project ▶
Overseas practice engagements
In Term 3 of the Urban Economic Development MSc, you will carry out an overseas practice engagement as part of the practice module which is an immersive experience of urban economic development where you will gain hands-on experience in an overseas context.
Before setting foot in the field, you will work in a team to prepare for fieldwork through in-depth seminars, guest lectures from experts intimately familiar with our fieldwork locations, hands-on workshops where you work with real data from the fieldwork sites, interactive sessions to identify and understand the roles of various stakeholders you will interact with during fieldwork, and ultimately refine your research questions and methodologies, ensuring they are well-aligned with local contexts and partner expectations. We provide focused training on cultural sensitivity and ethical considerations specific to the fieldwork locations, preparing students for respectful and productive cross-cultural interactions.
Together with project partners and local stakeholders, you will co-design and conduct primary research and develop new perspectives and strategies in pursuit of more inclusive, equitable and sustainable urban and regional economic development. Through this experience, you will gain considerable insights into what makes real-life economic analysts and development consultants and work alongside actual development stakeholders in developed and developing cities. These experiences will strengthen your CV/résumé and open doors to future employment opportunities.
To date, we have engaged with project partners and local stakeholders in the Yucatan peninsula (Mexico), Tarapoto (Peru), Tigray and Mek'ele (Ethiopia), and Mbarara (Uganda) on themes spanning the social and environmental impact of transport projects, tourism and agro-industry as potential drivers of industrial development, poverty reduction, the urban informal economy, and leveraging the university for local economic development.
Accessibility
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Fees and funding
Fees for this course
| Fee description | Full-time | Part-time |
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| Tuition fees (2025/26) | £20,500 | £10,250 |
| Tuition fees (2025/26) | £33,000 | £16,500 |
Programme also available on a modular (flexible) basis.
The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Fees for subsequent years may increase or otherwise vary. Where the programme is offered on a flexible/modular basis, fees are charged pro-rata to the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session. Further information on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can be viewed on the UCL Students website: ucl.ac.uk/students/fees.
Additional costs
For Full-time and Part-time offer holders a fee deposit will be charged at 10% of the first year fee.
For flexible/modular offer holders a £500 fee deposit will be charged.
Further information can be found in the Tuition fee deposits section on this page: Tuition fees.
Core costs related to compulsory practice engagement projects will be covered from within tuition fees. This includes partner and facilitation expenses, travel-related costs where travel is possible (eg transportation, visas, travel insurance) and accommodation costs where required. Personal expenses (eg food, mobile data, non-essential leisure activities) must, as normal, be covered by the student regardless of whether practice engagements take place in person or remotely.
UCL’s main teaching locations are in zones 1 (Bloomsbury) and zones 2/3 (UCL East). The cost of a monthly 18+ Oyster travel card for zones 1-2 is £114.50. This price was published by TfL in 2024. For more information on additional costs for prospective students and the cost of living in London, please view our estimated cost of essential expenditure at UCL's cost of living guide.
Funding your studies
Any additional funding available will be advertised on The Bartlett Development Planning Unit scholarships and funding webpage and The Bartlett faculty webpage.
The Bartlett Promise Scholarship aims to enable students from backgrounds underrepresented in The Bartlett to pursue master's studies. Please see the UK Master's scholarship and Sub-Saharan Africa Master's scholarship webpages for more information on eligibility criteria, selection process and FAQs.
For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website.
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Bartlett Promise Sub-Saharan Africa Masters Scholarship
Deadline: 28 March 2025Value: Fees, stipend and other allowances (Duration of programme)Criteria Based on financial needEligibility: EU, OverseasBartlett Promise UK Master's Scholarship
Deadline: 31 May 2025Value: Tuition fees plus £15,864 maintenance/yr (Duration of programme)Criteria Based on financial needEligibility: UKCommonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (CSSS)
Deadline: 12 December 2024Value: Full fees, flights, stipend, and other allowances (1 year)Criteria Based on both academic merit and financial needEligibility: EU, OverseasGREAT Scholarship
Deadline:8 May 2025Value: £10,000 towards tuition fees (1 year)Criteria Based on both academic merit and financial needEligibility: EU, Overseas
Next steps
Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas applicants) should take note of application deadlines.
There is an application processing fee for this programme of £90 for online applications. Further information can be found at Application fees.
When we assess your application, we would like to learn:
- Why you want to study Urban Economic Development at graduate level
- Why you want to study Urban Economic Development at UCL
- What considerations particularly attract you to the chosen course
- How your academic and professional background meets the demands of this challenging course
- Where you would like to go professionally with your degree
Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this course match what the course aims to deliver.
Please note that you may submit applications for a maximum of two graduate programmes (or one application for the Law LLM) in any application cycle.
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