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Master of Urban and Regional Planning

University of Westminster

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

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About the program

A four-year degree using geographic thinking to plan sustainable cities.

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

  • Learners studying Urban and Regional Planning can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
  • Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
  • Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Urban and regional planner
  • Real estate agent
  • Market research analyst
  • GIS analyst
  • Sustainability specialist

Curriculum

  • Courses include geography of urban diversity
  • Geographies of urban change
  • Urban and regional planning
  • Geographic information systems and an urban field experience capstone in Chicago
  • With local internships.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A minimum lower second class honours degree (2:2) or international equivalent
  • With subject requirements varying by course; professional experience is considered for some; IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component (7.0 for health psychology
  • Psychology and journalism).

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (2:2 or equivalent), Subject requirement varies by course

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 88
  • PTE Academic 59
  • Cambridge 176

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Qualification certificates if required
  • Passport copy
  • Recommendations or references if required
  • Personal statement if required
  • Portfolio if required

How to apply

  1. Check the course page for entry requirements and deadlines . Apply online through the Apply button on the course page. Provide qualification copies and proof of English and passport (if a Student visa is needed) and personal statement and referee details. Some courses need a portfolio and essay or interview. Meet offer conditions and pay the deposit (11 December 2026 for January. 9 August 2027 for September). Request a CAS (18 December 2026. 30 August 2027) and apply for a Student visa. Enrol. Teaching starts 18 January or 27 September.

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

    250 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.