Urban Studies BSc (Hons)
University College London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 60 graduates of Urban Studies BSc (Hons) and other courses in Urban & Regional Planning at University College London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Urban & Regional Planning.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Urban & Regional Planning
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Urban & Regional Planning at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26500 | £27500 | £32500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £31000 | £23500 - £32000 | £26000 - £38000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Urban & Regional Planning
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25866 | £27832 | £33315 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22786 - £28487 | £22921 - £34054 | £26366 - £43222 |
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Course Description
This programme has been designed with a range of professional career opportunities in mind. It offers great flexibility for students curious to explore a broader range of studies relating to the built environment, as well as other subjects with a different focus offered elsewhere in UCL and other University of London institutions.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Urban Studies BSc (Hons) at University College London
| 55% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
| 10% | Customer service occupations |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Urban & Regional Planning
All Urban & Regional Planning courses of University College London
Qualification requirements
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 5.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 5.5
- UPSCE
Costs
Tuition Fees Urban Studies BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £32100 | year 1 |
| International | £32100 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Overseas fees are fixed at the rate of entry, the fees indicated above will be charged to 2023/24 entrants for each year of study on the programme.
Average student cost of living in London
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About University College London
University College London, otherwise known as UCL, is a government funded research university based in metropolitan London, England. It’s a university that puts emphasis on investigative research and the teaching of critical thinking skills for its alumni. The university has its main campus in the Bloomsbury area of the populous London Borough of Camden, in Central London, where students can enjoy its large parks and open spaces in their free time.
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Student composition of University College London
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Total number of students enrolled at University College London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22890
- postgraduates:
- 19245
- Total:
- 42135
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Urban Studies”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Urban Studies with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 85% | 5% | 2% | £9250 | £22680 | 161 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
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Urban Studies BSc (Hons) | University College London | 84% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £32100 | 146 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Urban Studies BA (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 82% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £22680 | 161 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
