Urban Studies BSc (Hons)
University College London
Key Course Facts
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.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 29 graduates of Urban Studies BSc (Hons) at University College London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Urban Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Urban Studies courses of University College London
Salary
Salary of Graduates of Urban Studies BSc (Hons) at University College London
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Urban Studies BSc (Hons) 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 | |
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| Median salary | £25000 | £29500 | £32500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £28000 | £21500 - £33500 | £27500 - £44000 |
All Urban Studies courses of University College London
Salary of all UK Graduates of Urban Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25435 | £26479 | £31148 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22217 - £28380 | £20936 - £32548 | £23945 - £40820 |
All Urban Studies courses of UK
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.
All Urban Studies courses of University College London
Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
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
| 20% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 20% | Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 0% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 0% | Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professi |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
All Urban Studies courses of University College London
Qualification requirements
No specific subjects. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.
Pass in Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 30 credits at Distinction, 12 credits at Merit and 3 credits at Pass, all from Level 3 units.
ABB at Advanced Highers (or AB at Advanced Higher and BBB at Higher).
A score of 16 points in three higher level subjects, with no score lower than 5. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF - teaching from 2016) with Distinction, Distinction, Distinction.
Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus 2 GCE A-Levels at grades ABB.
D3,M1,M1 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal 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
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Urban Studies, BSc (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Urban Studies BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £28500 | year 1 |
| International | £28500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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, 2024
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)
- year 2
University Rankings
Positions of University College London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University College London in related subject specific rankings.
Architecture, Building & Planning
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- #4
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- Building and Town and Country Planning
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The Guardian UK University League Tables by Subject
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What students say about studying Urban Studies in the UK?
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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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Urban Studies and Planning MPlan | The University of Sheffield | 74% | 5% | 0% | £9250 £9250 | £19050 £20000 | 167 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
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Human Geography and Urban Studies MPhil | The London School of Economics and Political Science | 74% | 5% | 0% | £4517 | £20136 | 167 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Human Geography and Urban Studies (Research) MSc (Res) | The London School of Economics and Political Science | 74% | 5% | 0% | £15216 | £23520 | 167 | London | On campus Part-time | |
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Urban Studies BSc (Hons) | University College London | 60% | 1% | 0% | £9250 | £28500 | 186 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Urban Studies BA (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 76% | 5% | 2% | £9250 £9250 | £19050 £20000 | 155 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
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Sociology (Urban Studies) MA | Goldsmiths, University of London | 76% | 5% | 2% | - | - | 155 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Urban Studies PhD | University of Kent | 76% | 5% | 2% | - | - | 155 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 24 September, 2022