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Overview
The London's Urban Development - Politics, Policy and Design course from UCL Summer School equips students with a long-term historical view of development, examines how processes like privatisation and financialisation influence the planning system, and their consequences on everyday life in the built environment.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students will have:
- Developed the ability to identify the forces driving urban development on a global scale and evaluated their impact on the social, economic, and environmental sustainability of cities.
- Become familiar with key policies relating to urban development and with the processes through which planning decisions are made in London.
- Become equipped to engage with debates concerning urban development by examining competing perspectives and formulating responses.
- Experienced designing of urban research projects.
- Conducted fieldwork.
- Analysed evidence from a range of sources.
- Produced high-quality reports and outputs.
- Developed the ability to apply their knowledge and skills to critically analyse urban development in other contexts around the world.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Grounding theories and information
- Macro-forces in the built environment
- Housing and the policies behind everyday life
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 19 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Duolingo English Test 125
PTE Academic 76
IELTS 7
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Credits
15 alternative credits
- 15 UCL credits, 7.5 ECTS, 4 US
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Design Political Science Social Policy View 164 other Short Courses in Design in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 125
PTE Academic 76
IELTS 7
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Other requirements
General requirements
- IELTS (Academic) at least 7.0 overall and 6.5 in each component or equivalent
You will normally be able to demonstrate an average grade, or equivalent academic experience, of:
- 2:1 for most modules
- 2:2 for lower-level modules, if you are in or beyond second year at university.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2995 GBP / full≈ 2995 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2995 GBP / full≈ 2995 GBP / full
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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