Regional and Urban Planning Studies

September 2027 Apply before May 2027 Visit the website for full details. Language English Delivered On Campus Campus Location London, United Kingdom Disciplines Geography, Public Administration, Urban Planning Overview The Regional and Urban Planning Studies programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science is part of a vibrant, innovative and interdisciplinary graduate training programme that addresses the opportunities, problems, politics and economics of urban and regional planning in cities around the world. Our emphasis is on "understanding the causes of things", to quote the School's motto. We do this by employing analytical skills and theoretical insights gained from the social sciences and the fields of planning, architecture, economics and the environment. Our programme aims to produce top-quality social scientists who are able to engage with the conceptual foundations of urban planning and employ robust and appropriate methods in their research. Careers We prepare students for a variety of careers in academia, international organisations (eg the World Bank, OECD, UNEP, European Commission), urban planning, community development, NGOs and national and local governmental institutions. Top 5 sectors our students work in: Real Estate, Environment and Energy Financial and Professional Services Government, Public Sector and Policy Consultancy Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities Programme Structure Courses include: Planning Practice and Research or Staff/Research Students Seminar Applied Quantitative Methods Techniques of Spatial Economic Analysis Fundamentals of Social Science Research Design Qualitative Research Methods Doing Ethnography Admission requirements Academic requirements GPA Required English requirements We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme. Other requirements General requirements The minimum entry requirement for this programme is a taught master's degree (or equivalent), with a minimum of 65 per cent average and at least 70 in the dissertation, in a related. Competition for places at the School is high. This means that even if you meet our minimum entry requirement, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission. Fees and funding Tuition Fees Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality. International Applies to you. Non-residents. 44,186 AUD / year (≈ 23,500 GBP / year) Domestic Applies to you. Citizens or residents. 9,413 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year) Additional Details Every graduate student is charged a fee for their programme. Visit the website for more information about the fees. Living costs London, United Kingdom — 2,138-4,056 AUD / month The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries. Funding The School recognizes that the cost of living in London may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students. Find out more about financial support. Scholarships Below you will find PhD scholarship opportunities for Regional and Urban Planning Studies. Available Scholarships John J Kerr Jr Scholarship — Grant, various benefits — Deadline 23 Apr 2027 — London School of Economics and Political Science Alumni and Friends of LSE Scholarship — Grant, 15,400 GBP — Deadline 23 Apr 2027 — London School of Economics and Political Science Lee Scholarship — Grant, various benefits — Deadline 23 Apr 2027 — London School of Economics and Political Science LSE PhD Studentships — Grant, 23,805 GBP — Deadline 27 May 2027 — London School of Economics and Political Science LSE Excellence Scholarship — Grant, 20,000 GBP — Deadline 23 Apr 2027 — London School of Economics and Political Science The John and Amy Phelan Family Foundation General Course Scholarships — Grant, various benefits — Deadline 30 Apr 2027 — London School of Economics and Political Science COLFUTURO/LSE Graduate Scholarship Programme — Grant, various benefits — Need-based Higher Education Scholarships for Palestine (HESPAL) — Grant, various benefits — Merit-based Lee Family PhD Scholarships — Grant, 23,805 GBP Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant, various benefits — Deadline 07 Oct 2026 — U.S. government ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant, 1,000 USD — Deadline 30 Nov 2026 — ServiceScape ACES Scholarships — Grant, 3,500 USD — Deadline 15 Nov 2026 — ACES Education Fund Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant, various benefits — Merit-based Scholarships for PhD Students — Grant, 19,000 GBP — Merit-based Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Grant, various benefits — Deadline 28 Feb 2027 — Merit-based Royal Geographical Society - Dudley Stamp Memorial Award in UK — Grant, 500 GBP — Deadline 23 Nov 2026 Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant, 6,000 USD — Deadline 31 Jan 2027 — Merit-based $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant, 1,000 USD — Deadline 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant, 1,000 USD — Deadline 01 Mar 2027 Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant, 1,000 USD — Deadline 13 Jan 2027 — Merit-based Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant, 3,000 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Grant, 22,500 GBP Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation — Grant, various benefits — Deadline 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant, 1,500 USD Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant, 12,000 USD — Deadline 11 Jan 2027