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
