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Diploma of Urban Design

University of Westminster

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

An MA on urban design from building scale to city-wide masterplans.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Urban Design to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Begins with the theory of urban design
  • Covering topics from affordable housing to biodiversity. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Urban design roles at firms such as Arup
  • WSP
  • DLA
  • EdgeUD
  • Allies and Morrison and UK city councils
  • Own companies

Curriculum

  • Begins with the theory of urban design
  • Covering topics from affordable housing to biodiversity
  • Then applies it in challenging contexts through one of six projects around the world. Full-time teaching is two days a week
  • PGDip and PGCert exit awards are available.

Entry requirements

Accepted academic background

Lower second class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent, Subject requirement varies by course

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.5 in writing and no element below 6.0

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree Certificates Or Evidence Of Previous Qualifications
  • Personal Statement
  • Proof Of English Proficiency Where Required
  • Passport Copy For Student Visa Applicants
  • Referee Details
  • CV Where Requested

How to apply

  1. Check the postgraduate diploma admission and English language requirements. Apply directly through the course application service. Upload academic qualifications and transcripts and a personal statement and English evidence where required. Supply a CV and passport copy and referee details when applicable. Respond to any additional assessment requests and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year£18,685 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit£5,500 GBP

Program details

CampusMarylebone, Central London
Faculty or schoolWestminster Business School
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFull-time
Post-study stay1.5 years
Scholarship noteInternational Postgraduate Excellence Awards for January 2027 list 3000 to 5000 GBP for eligible international masters students. The published scholarship deadline is 30 November 2026. Availability differs by study pattern and course.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    21 Jul 2027

    249 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.