Urban Planning And Design University of Westminster

Overview

This interdisciplinary course brings together urban design, architecture, landscape and environmental planning. You’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of urban planning while emphasising the role of urban design as an exploratory process to create climate-resilient, healthy and inclusive cities.

The Urban Planning And Design programme from University of Westminster  explores the processes of city transformation, city climate mitigation and adaptation while enabling you to reimagine the urban realm in a creative manner. You’ll be given the skills needed to manage cities sustainably and learn to design diverse built environments, to enhance the lives of those who inhabit and work in them. The University of Westminster and its courses are located in London.

Top reasons to study with us

• Practical studio-based urban planning – Our small group studio-based teaching offers a wide range of approaches to urban design, allowing you to explore your own interests and shape the direction of your work

• Outstanding facilities – We have vibrant design studios and a cutting-edge Fabrication Laboratory, allowing you to take a hands-on approach to tackling urban design issues and climate challenges facing the future of London and its regions

• Strong connections with professional practice – We attract a diverse teaching team of practitioners from London’s architectural and urban design network

Careers

• Graduates will have opportunities to work in the field of urban planning. These include but are not limited to, landscape and environmental design, urban regeneration and economic development, city climate adaptation, mitigation and community engagement. They can also become urban planners and designers or work as environmental consultants.

• Graduates from this course will meet the specific needs of employers for planners who have a good understanding of design issues and are capable of working in collaborative and interdisciplinary practices.

Job roles

This course will prepare you for roles in a variety of areas, including:

• Urban planner

• Urban designer

• Landscape and environmental planner

• Consultant in the field of environment, climate actions, urban regeneration, local development, housing, urban and landscape conservation