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BA (Hons) Urban Planning and Design

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

BA (Hons) Urban Planning and Design is a undergraduate Urban Planning course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years, costs £19,000 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3 years · Full-time · Urban Planning · £19,000 per year

Intakes: September

This course will help you to develop a professional career in urban planning and design. You’ll take an active role in shaping climate-resilient, inclusive and healthy cities. This interdisciplinary course brings together urban design, architecture, landscape and environmental planning. You’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of urban planning while emphasising the role of urban design as an exploratory process to create climate-resilient, healthy and inclusive cities. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Practical studio-based urban planning – Our small group studio-based teaching offers a wide range of approaches to urban design, allowing you to explore your own interests and shape the direction of your work - Outstanding facilities – We have vibrant design studios and a cutting-edge Creative and Advanced Technologies Laboratory (CAT LAB), allowing you to take a hands-on approach to tackling urban design issues and climate challenges - Graduate with industry experience and strong connections to professional practice – Improve your professional skills and gain valuable industry experience through an optional work placement year. You’ll also benefit from a diverse teaching team of practitioners, bringing contemporary professional expertise and real-world insights directly into the classroom. - Shape the sustainable cities of the future – Develop the skills to tackle climate change, urban health, and sustainability through an innovative, interdisciplinary course rooted in the social, cultural, and environmental context of our city. With a collaborative studio culture and diverse international community, you'll gain the knowledge and experience to create more sustainable, resilient, and equitable urban futures. - Study in London with international opportunities - enjoy the benefits that a major creative, intellectual and technology hub has to offer. Explore contemporary issues, planning policies, urban form and development from our base in London or develop your global outlook with international study opportunities Campus: Marylebone, Central London Duration: 3 or 4 years Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £19,000 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): Graduates will have opportunities to work in the field of urban planning. These include but are not limited to, landscape and environmental design, urban regeneration and economic development, city climate adaptation, mitigation and community engagement. They can also become urban planners and designers or work as environmental consultants. Graduates from this course will meet the specific needs of employers for planners who have a good understanding of design issues and are capable of working in collaborative and interdisciplinary practices. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• A History of Architecture (Year 1, Core)
• City Design Studio 1 (Year 1, Core)
• Contemporary Issues in City Planning and Design (Year 1, Core)
• Introduction to Design and Skills (Year 1, Core)
• Architectural History and Urbanism (Year 2, Core)
• City Design Studio 2 (Year 2, Core)
• Economics of Cities (Year 2, Core)
• Urban Heritage and Townscape Conservation (Year 2, Core)
• City Design Studio 3 (Year 3, Core)
• Research Report (Year 3, Core)
• Resilient and Healthy Cities (Year 3, Core)
• Work Experience and Professional Practice (Year 3, Core)

Careers

• Landscape and environmental planner
• Urban designer
• Urban planner