Urban Studies MSc

Normally a minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 4.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

As cities become increasingly central to research, policy-making, and public discourse, understanding their complexities is more important than ever. With the UN predicting that 75% of the global population will reside in cities by 2050, the nature of urbanisation is diverse and multifaceted. Join us and explore the scale and intricacies of modern urbanism through this interdisciplinary Master’s programme. Develop the skills necessary for a career in academia, research, and other fields that require a deep understanding of cities and urban transformation.