MSc Building and Urban Design in Development

The Building and Urban Design in Development MSc at UCL is dedicated to unraveling the complexity of urban development and design from a multidisciplinary perspective. Taught by professionals and academics from various fields including architecture, economics, planning, sociology, development and design practice, the course equips students to take on an active cross-disciplinary role in the context of urban design and development.Course Content: The MSc programme encourages students to develop an innovative urban design approach, informed by the realities of the global south. The programme is taught over 12 months or 2 part-time years and consists of theory courses, skill-based workshops, team-based project work, lectures, reflection seminars, field-based learning and independent study.Key Modules: The course includes modules such as The BUDD Studio (60 credits), Production of Space (15 credits), Design and Development in Cities of the South (30 credits), Practical Experience Project (30 credits), and Dissertation (60 credits).Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).Future Careers: Graduates from the course can look forward to careers in architecture, urban design planning, NGOs and civil society, government agencies, international development and planning consultancies, research, practice and academia.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.