Development Planning Unit

Course Overview

The MPhil Development Planning Unit at UCL (University College London) is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about shaping the built environment. Based in Camden, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The Development Planning MPhil/PhD offers opportunities for pursuing independent research into the political, economic, social and institutional dimensions of development planning. The research skills you gain on this course will help you build the capacity of national governments, local authorities, NGOs, aid agencies and businesses working towards socially just and sustainable development in the Global South. International tuition fees are £31,300 per year, home/UK fees are £5,800 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

UK tuition fees (2026/27) £11,600 £5,800 Overseas tuition fees (2026/27) £31,300 £15,650

Graduate Outcomes

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