MA Urban Design

The Urban Design MA at the University of Westminster is a comprehensive programme that aims to provide students with the skills needed to design the urban environment. The course allows participants to explore the complexities of urban design debates, including the influence of cultural, financial, and planning aspects. The course instills a nuanced understanding of sustainable urban futures, both within an international and interdisciplinary level.Course Content: The course includes a series of design studios, associated thematic inputs, theoretical and practical courses. The course content covers a range of topics including the politics of space, the economics of cities, the role of the state, governance and the planning system, and communities and their engagement processes, among others.Key Modules: Key modules include Urban Design Studio (Workshops), Research Methods and Major Project Preparation, Theory of Urban Design, and Urbanism and the City.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).Future Careers: Completing the Urban Design MA could open up a range of career opportunities in designing urban environments, town planning, urban regeneration, urban conservation, and the creation of new towns or communities. Graduates may also find employment opportunities within central government, local authorities, and private sector consultancies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.