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    Development Administration and Planning MSc

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    London, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £35,400.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    24%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    180
    Credits
    £90.00
    App fee

    Development Administration and Planning MSc at UCL is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in London, GB. Tuition is £35,400.

    About the program

    The programme provides theoretical, empirical and practical expertise in development administration and planning at international, national and regional levels. It covers processes of social transformation, with tools for engagement across sectors including government, NGOs and aid agencies.

    Focus: coursework
    QS World University Rankings: #1 (Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment, Architecture and Built Environment) | 1 for Architecture & Built Environment (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 26, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Level 2: Overall score of 96 with 24/30 in reading and writing and 22/30 in speaking and listening (tests before 21 Jan 2026)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Level 2: Overall score of 7.0 and a minimum of 6.5 in each component

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years (Graduate Route visa)

    £17,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Development Administration and Planning MSc at UCL cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Development Administration and Planning MSc at UCL is £35,400 across 180 required credits.
    Is Development Administration and Planning MSc at UCL online or in-person?
    Development Administration and Planning MSc at UCL is offered in-person.
    How long does Development Administration and Planning MSc at UCL take to complete?
    Development Administration and Planning MSc at UCL is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Development Administration and Planning MSc at UCL?
    Per the program's published guidance: Upper second-class (2:1) honours degree
    How competitive is Development Administration and Planning MSc at UCL?
    Development Administration and Planning MSc at UCL reports an acceptance rate of approximately 24%.