Student work

The MSc Urban Design and City Planning is a globally unique masters programme at one of the world’s leading institutions in the study of the built environment, building upon a recognised long-term urban design research specialisation of the Bartlett School of Planning.

For 5 years the Expo showcased the school’s innovative approach to the planning, design and management of cities as it strives to shape their future. It presented the work of all of our students across undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes.

In this video from the 2017 Expo Prof Nick Gallent, Head of the Bartlett School of Planning, introduced the event, followed by an official opening from Bill Dunster OBE and a guided tour of the Expo from Dr Claire Colomb.

Urban design is a core focus of planning and development, and the means through which sustainability in the environment can be delivered. This is a master programme with unique focus on urban design as a creative planning tool and the interface between urban design and city planning. Students gain a good understanding of the interface between the two subjects, and as such develop the ability to think in critical, creative and analytical ways across the different scales of the city; from strategic to local, and across urban design, planning, real estate and sustainability arenas. The masters programme relates closely, and builds upon, a recognised long-term urban design research specialisation of the Bartlett School of Planning.

PhD Research Projects at the Bartlett School of Planning in celebration of the School Centenary 1914-2014