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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: 4J14

Urban Planning and Design with Foundation

University of Westminster, London
London, England
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0 yearsDuration
£17,600Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Westminster, London, the BA (Hons) Urban Planning and Design with Foundation provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in architecture and the built environment. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. Our degree courses with Foundation year offer the opportunity to prepare you for advanced study before you progress onto a full honours degree at the University of Westminster. Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge and skills towards degree-level study, or want to change your subject specialism, we aim to encourage a broad range of students to undertake our Foundation year to progress on to full honours degree with us. Our Foundation year in Architecture and Design offers an introduction to the creative professions that shape the design of interiors, buildings and urban spaces. International tuition fees are £17,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Design Fundamentals and Urban Space
Drawing and Visual Communication
Materials
Making and Fabrication
Academic Writing and Critical Thinking
Design History and Cultural Contexts
Spatial Analysis and Urban Environments
Creative Practice and Portfolio Development
Research Methods for Design Disciplines
UCAS Code:4J14
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,600

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£17,600

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — University of Westminster, London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£27,000£33,000
3 years£22,500£26,500£35,000
5 years£24,500£31,500£41,500

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 11% above UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
75%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 average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
96%
Learning opportunities
91%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
64%
Learning resources
81%
Student voice
93%
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 University of Westminster, London

University of Westminster, London offers Urban Planning and Design with Foundation as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#801QS World
#79UK Ranking
20,940+Students
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