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Masters Degrees in Urbanism in the UK

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Urban Studies MSc (Research)

Swansea University United Kingdom

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Urban Planning and Resilience MA

University of Kent United Kingdom

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Urban Design PG Dip

University of Strathclyde United Kingdom

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Sustainable Urban Design MArch

University of Nottingham United Kingdom

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Urban Design and Planning MA

London South Bank University (LSBU) United Kingdom

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Urban Design MA

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) United Kingdom

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Urban Design MA MA, PG Cert, PG Dip

Oxford Brookes University United Kingdom

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Advanced Landscape and Urbanism MSc

University of Greenwich United Kingdom

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Architectural Urban Design MSc

University of Edinburgh United Kingdom

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Landscape and Urbanism MA

Kingston University London United Kingdom

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Urban Economic Development MSc

University College London (UCL) United Kingdom

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Architecture: Urban Design MA

University of East London (UEL) United Kingdom

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Sustainable Urban Development MSc, DPhil

University of Oxford United Kingdom

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Smart Urban Futures MA

University of Plymouth United Kingdom

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Urban Design MA

University for the Creative Arts (UCA) United Kingdom

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Urban and Rural Planning (distance learning) MSc

The University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE Bristol) United Kingdom

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All Urbanism Masters Degrees

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Study a Urbanism Masters in the UK in 2025

Urbanism as an academic field focuses on the study and planning of cities and urban environments. This interdisciplinary field encompasses various aspects of urban life, including urban design, urban development, city planning, transportation systems, sustainability, and social dynamics within cities. Urbanists analyse and propose solutions to the complex challenges faced by modern cities, striving to create livable, equitable, and sustainable urban spaces.

Urbanism plays a crucial role in addressing urbanisation challenges, such as population growth, affordable housing, transportation congestion, and environmental sustainability. As cities continue to expand and evolve, the demand for skilled urbanists will remain significant, making it a rewarding and impactful career path for those passionate about shaping the future of cities and improving urban living conditions.

Graduates of a master's degree in Urbanism will have advanced career options available to them. These may include roles as urban strategist, urban development consultant, urban economist, policy analyst, and city management executive.

Your master's degree program will consist of lectures, seminars, and workshops that encourage critical thinking and advanced research. Depending on your chosen specialisation, you may study modules like:

  • Urban Regeneration
  • Housing and Real Estate Development
  • Urban Governance and Public Policy
  • Smart Cities and Technology Integration
  • Spatial Analysis in Urban Planning

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

See our detailed guide to studying in the UK for international students.

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