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Loughborough University · Undergraduate
£3,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course
4 yearsDuration
£26,500Per Year (Intl)
£34,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Loughborough University, the MPlan Urban Planning provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in architecture and the built environment. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. A degree in Urban Planning offers a unique opportunity to help shape the world around us. Our cities and built environments face huge future challenges. Cities around the world are threatened by climate change, rising sea levels, population growth and economic change. International tuition fees are £26,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Urban Planning Theory and History
Planning Law and Policy Framework
Sustainable Urban Design
Geographic Information Systems for Planning
Data Analytics and Smart Cities
Development Economics and Finance
Urban Design Studio
Planning Practice and Professional Ethics
UCAS Code:K420
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB AAB |
| International Baccalaureate | 35 points 35 (6,6,5 HL) |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£26,500
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£106,000
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Loughborough University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £30,000 | £34,000 | £40,000 |
| 3 years | £26,500 | £32,000 | £39,000 |
| 5 years | £30,500 | £41,000 | £57,000 |
UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 12% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 44% above UK average salary
This course
£41,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH13-01-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
75%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
100%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
85%
Overall
Teaching on my course
91%Learning opportunities
84%Assessment and feedback
80%Academic support
91%Organisation and management
72%Learning resources
94%Student voice
81%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Loughborough University
Loughborough University offers Urban Planning as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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