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The Bartlett School of Planning at UCL is one of the world's premier schools of planning, offering unique opportunities for affiliate students to attend modules in urban studies, urban planning, urban design, real estate and urban regeneration.
Key Information
- Faculty
- Built Environment
- Department website
- Planning
- Availability
- Year, Fall Term, Spring Term
- English language level
- Level 2 - see English language requirements for more details.
- Tuition fees
- see Tuition fees for more information
- GPA requirement
- 3.3
- Subject/Module requirements
- Applicants are expected to have an academic background relevant to the programme.
Why study Planning at UCL?
Our modules place considerable emphasis on project work, drawing extensively from the wealth of urban issues in London and the challenges it confronts as a world city, and from the expertise of its internationally renowned staff and extensive research portfolio.
What you will gain from study at UCL
Our modules are designed to equip you with relevant theories, methodologies, skills and techniques taken from the social science and design disciplines, enabling you to develop a capacity for creative thinking. The school's strong research track record and links to professional practice feed into our teaching.
Teaching and assessment
Teaching is conducted through a variety of methods, including lectures, tutorials and project work. Assessment is mainly by essays, project work, coursework and presentations. Some modules include end-of-year examinations, although alternative assessment is available for those studying here in the Fall Term only.
Modules in Planning
Please note that this guide lists a range of popular modules offered as a representative sample. It is not exhaustive and, since the guide is published ahead of time, module options may have changed, been deleted or replaced. If you have very specific study needs or require confirmation of module availability for 2024/25, you are strongly advised to get in touch with the relevant Affiliate contact, listed on this subject page, before making an application.
Please note that many of these modules are only available to students admitted directly to the Bartlett School of Planning. Further information can be found on the departmental website.
Level 1 (FHEQ 4) modules
| Module code | Title | Availability | US Credits | ECTS Credits | UCL Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPLN0069 | Introducing Planning Systems | Fall Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| BPLN0070 | Planning History and Thought | Fall Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| BPLN0071 | Contemporary Cities | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| BPLN0072 | Urban Lab I: Graphic Skills | Fall Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| BPLN0074 | Management for Built Environment Professionals I | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| BPLN0075 | Introduction to Real Estate | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| BPLN0076 | Beyond Cities: Rural Economies, Communities and Landscapes | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
Level 2 (FHEQ 5) modules
| Module code | Title | Availability | US Credits | ECTS Credits | UCL Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPLN0077 | Urban Lab II: Spatial Analysis | Fall Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| BPLN0078 | Urban Design: Theory to Practice | Fall Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| BPLN0079 | Green Futures | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| BPLN0080 | Cities and Social Change | Fall Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| BPLN0081 | Economics of Cities and their Regions | Fall Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| BPLN0082 | Strategic Planning Project | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| BPLN0085 | Urban Form and Formation | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| BPLN0086 | Management for Built Environment Professionals II | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| BPLN0087 | Real Estate Economics | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
Level 3 (FHEQ 6) modules
| Module code | Title | Availability | US Credits | ECTS Credits | UCL Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPLN0084 | Urban and Environmental Politics | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| BPLN0088 | Development Project: Regeneration | Fall Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| BPLN0089 | Urban Design: Space and Place | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| BPLN0090 | Urban Project Management | Fall Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| BPLN0091 | Transport Policy and Planning | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| BPLN0093 | Real Estate Valuation | Fall Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| BPLN0094 | Real Estate Investment and Finance | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| BPLN0096 | Real Estate Management | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| BPLN0099 | Real Estate Development | Fall Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
Contact details
- Name
- Dan Durrant
- Daniel.durrant@ucl.ac.uk
- Telephone
- +44 (0)20 3108 3380