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At The Bartlett School of Planning, we offer a unique hands-on learning environment guided by urban planning experts and practitioners at the forefront of our field.

Our teaching is informed by our innovative research, aiming to find sustainable, responsible and inclusive solutions to the most pressing challenges in our field. Through our degree programmes and short courses students learn about the form, planning, design and management of cities, and how to shape their future. Our graduates are now utilising these skills in careers across the built environment, engaging with and shaping urban environments globally. 

We are ranked:
#1 for Construction, Surveying and Planning in the UK according to The Guardian Good University Guide 2024.
#1 for Built Environment studies in the world according to the QS World University Rankings (2023)


Discover our degrees and short courses

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Undergraduate

Our three master's degrees give you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in understanding, managing and delivering urban change. You will gain a deep understanding of the complexities of contemporary urbanism and explore the challenges facing urban professionals today. We offer accredited routes to kickstart your career in the built environment.

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Postgraduate

Explore your specialist interests whilst gaining the skills and knowledge to further your career in planning and the built environment with one of our accredited MSc and MPlan taught degrees or research focussed MRes. We offer a range of master’s courses spanning spatial planning, transport, sustainability, infrastructure planning, regeneration, real estate, city planning and more.

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Planning MPhil/PhD

We offer unique hands-on learning environment for MPhil/PhD study giving you the opportunity to delve into your own original research, whilst engaging with leading urban planning academics and practitioners through close supervision, creative project work and teaching innovation.

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Short Courses

Joining one of our short courses gives you the opportunity to develop your professional skills and knowledge with a leading planning school. We offer online, self-paced short courses as well as a blended learning professional development opportunity.

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Are you ready to take the next step toward your future career? Register your interest to receive updates from our faculty along with invitations to open days, taster sessions and more.

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Explore student life

Discover what student life is like inside The Bartlett School of Planning first-hand from our students and graduates. Explore our student blogs, read a Q&A with one of our alumni, or get your questions answered by chatting to one of our current students.

Student experiences

Our students and alumni have shared their experiences through writing blogs and participating in Q&As. Discover what they have to say about their time studying with us.

Chat to a Bartlett student

Do you have questions about what it is like to study with us? Chat online with one of our current students.


Find funding and scholarship opportunities

Find funding and scholarship opportunities

There is a range of funding and scholarship opportunities available from both UCL and external bodies to support you with your studies. Find out more about these opportunities and how to apply.