Overview

A PhD is awarded for the most advanced level of study available. It shows the ability to devise and carry out a programme of research with originality and critical judgement.

The final product of this Planning Studies MPhil/PhD programme from University College London (UCL) is a thesis of 100,000 words, and an oral examination of the thesis.

In common with a number of other UK Universities, UCL does not admit students directly onto a PhD programme in the first instance, but requires all research students to first enrol for an MPhil degree.

Activities and Events for Research Students

There are many regular seminar series held at the Bartlett School of Planning which are open to all research students.

In addition, there are a number of initiatives instigated by, or run especially for, research students. Details of these activities for research students can be found on our website. All this contributes to a lively research environment in the Bartlett School of Planning.

Careers and employability

Students completing a research degree have been very successful in gaining subsequent employment. Graduates are expected to take jobs with a wide variety of public and private employers in the UK and abroad, including:

universities

research institutes

consultants

government organisations

Programme Structure

Research areas:

Economic development: diverse aspects of the economy in complex city-regions; processes of industry clustering and innovation; local and regional economic development; impacts of multinational companies; foreign direct investment and trade openness; political economy of urban regeneration
Property and regeneration: inter-relationship of property markets and planning; effectiveness and sustainability of urban regeneration in the UK, Europe and internationally
Spatial planning: planning systems, policies and processes in the UK, Europe and beyond
Sustainable development: lifestyle, consumption and production; investment and property development; eco-design and planning for climate change
Urban design: public space design and management; the design dimension of planning; questions of form, type and quality; the value of design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Project Management Management Studies Urban Planning View 16 other PhDs in Project Management in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, in a relevant subject, is essential.
Exceptionally: where applicants have other suitable research or professional experience, they may be admitted without a Master's degree; or where applicants have a lower second-class UK Honours Bachelor's degree (2:2) (or equivalent) they must possess a relevant Master's degree to be admitted.
We expect any successful application to include a sufficiently strong and convincing proposal, and those holding a Master's degree are typically well prepared to provide one. Relevant work experience is highly desirable.
A formal application which should include a research proposal (maximum 3,000 words) outlining: The subject of your proposed research, The questions you hope to answer, Why you think this knowledge will be of value, Your intended method and the sources you will use.

Tuition Fee

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International

22670 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22670 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

5525 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5525 GBP per year during 36 months.

UK: £2,765 (PT)

Overseas: £11,510 (PT)

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Planning Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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