BA Urban Planning and Design with Foundation
About this course
BA (Hons) in Urban Planning and Design with Foundation, a planning, property and environmental management degree centred on the study of urban spaces, city transformation, and the built environment. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. The course includes a foundation year designed to prepare students for advanced study before progressing to the full honours degree, and is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute as a spatial degree. The course begins with a foundation year featuring compulsory modules such as Critical Thinking in a Changing World, Introduction to Academic Practice, Major Project, and Making Practices, introducing core academic and practical skills. Year 1 builds foundational knowledge through modules like A History of Architecture, City Design Studio 1, Contemporary Issues in City Planning and Design, and Introduction to Design and Skills. Year 2 develops analytical and strategic abilities with Architectural History and Urbanism, City Design Studio 2, Economics of Cities, and Urban Heritage and Townscape Conservation. The final year focuses on advanced application and professional readiness through City Design Studio 3, Research Report, Resilient and Healthy Cities, and Work Experience and Professional Practice.
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Entry requirements
A levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points). T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM. BTEC Diploma – DD. Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course. In addition to one of the above, you should have: GCSE English Language grade 4/C - IB grade 4 Higher level, GCSE Maths grade 4/C - IB grade 2, SL & HL - IB MYP 3. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 64%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 41 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 66%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 25%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 22%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 7%
- Design occupations: 7%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 70%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 360 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 86%
- Baccalaureate: 6%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 3%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Critical Thinking in a Changing World
- Introduction to Academic Practice
- Major Project
- Making Practices
- Reading Spaces
- Recording Place
- A History of Architecture
- City Design Studio 1
- Contemporary Issues in City Planning and Design
- Introduction to Design and Skills
- Architectural History and Urbanism
- City Design Studio 2
- Economics of Cities
- Urban Heritage and Townscape Conservation
- City Design Studio 3
- Research Report
- Resilient and Healthy Cities
- Work Experience and Professional Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Urban Planning and Design with Foundation at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £41,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Planning (urban, rural and regional).
What do graduates of BA Urban Planning and Design with Foundation at University of Westminster do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Urban Planning and Design with Foundation at University of Westminster?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Urban Planning and Design with Foundation at University of Westminster?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Does BA Urban Planning and Design with Foundation at University of Westminster include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Urban Planning and Design with Foundation at University of Westminster?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.