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Master of Urban and Regional Planning
- London, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
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
- 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
| Campus | Marylebone, Central London |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Westminster Business School |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | International 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.
The next deadline is 21 Jul 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £18,685 GBP per year. The deposit is £5,500 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,945 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, PTE Academic 59, Cambridge 176. An interview is required.

