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Overview
The graduate program in Urban and Environmental Planning University of Virginia is committed to community engagement, collaborative planning, and sustainability. We believe it is necessary to consider both the urban and environmental aspects of a setting to address its challenges and opportunities. We are as much concerned with the economy and issues of equity as we are with the environment, recognizing the interconnected relationships found within all complex built environments.
Features
The Master of Urban and Environmental Planning degree is a professional degree aimed at individuals interested in planning and creating healthy, safe, livable, and equitable communities. Our students obtain the analytical skills, technical tools, theoretical insights, and applied experiences needed to make them effective, ethical and leading professionals.Our students come from a wide variety of academic backgrounds, including but not limited to: the social sciences, engineering, design, and liberal arts.Accreditation
The Graduate Program in Urban and Environmental Planning is accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board, sponsored jointly by the American Institute of Certified Planners and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Planning Practicum
- Fundamentals of Planning
- Race and the American City
- Methods of Community Research and Engagement
- Quantitative Methods of Planning Analysis
- Law, Land and the Environment
- Planning Theory and Practice
- Digital Technology tor Planning and Design
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
51 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Architecture Landscape Architecture Environmental Management View 160 other Masters in Landscape Architecture in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- unofficial transcript
- resume / cv
- diversity, equity + inclusion
- statement of intent + essay
- recommendations
- gre scores / toefl or ielts scores / duolingo english test (optional)
- portfolio (architecture, landscape architecture + urban design certificate applicants only)
Tuition Fee
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International
32478 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32478 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
32478 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32478 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
20166 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20166 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Charlottesville
990 - 1600 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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