Urban Regeneration MSc

UCL (University College London)

This MSc engages addresses the problem of urban decline, one of the most pressing issues affecting cities in the UK and worldwide. The programme will equip you with the ability to critically analyse complex urban issues, the boldness to address those issues in a creative, strategic manner, and the confidence to propose appropriate implementation plans. You will acquire the latest knowledge of the social, economic and spatial issues involved in regenerating urban areas and you will gain a case-based, multidisciplinary experience of real urban regeneration schemes. The programme provides a platform for informed reflection on the latest theory and practice and will develop your creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Graduates have been very successful in finding jobs in a wide variety of public, private and third sector organisations in the UK and around the world. Your career following graduation may include employment in a diverse range of areas like planning, real estate, regeneration and economic development consultancies; national and regional regeneration, housing and economic development agencies; local authorities; specific regeneration and local economic development programmes as well as voluntary and community sector organisations and NGOs. You may also wish to continue with further research for a PhD degree.

The programme will equip you with up-to-date knowledge, creative skills and a unique way of thinking about the built environment in an integrated manner. A diverse range of employers readily appreciate these attributes and often make direct requests for recommendations.

This degree is also available as a PG Diploma with fees set accordingly.

The Master's programme is fully accredited by both RTPI and RICS