Overview

You will begin on the MPhil, and will need to meet certain requirements to be upgraded to PhD status.

Features

The MPhil/ PhD in Regional and Urban Planning Studies at London School of Economics and Political Science is part of a vibrant, innovative and interdisciplinary graduate training programme that addresses the opportunities, problems, politics and economics of urban and regional planning in cities around the world.

Our emphasis is on “understanding the causes of things”, to quote the School’s motto.

We do this by employing analytical skills and theoretical insights gained from the social sciences and the fields of planning, architecture, economics and the environment.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Techniques of Spatial Economic Analysis

Social Science Research Design

Qualitative Research Methods

Ethnography

Non-Traditional Data: New Dimensions in Qualitative Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-23 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Urban Planning View 13 other PhDs in Urban Planning in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this programme is a taught master’s degree (or equivalent), with a minimum of 65 per cent average and at least 70 in the dissertation, in a related.

The 1+3 route is suitable for those individuals who do not hold a relevant an ESRC recognised postgraduate research training degree and is aimed at students graduating with an undergraduate degree in planning, urban geography or closely related subject.

Tuition Fee

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International

22632 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22632 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4829 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4829 GBP per year during 36 months.

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

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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