Overview
The Regional and Urban Planning programme at University College Dublin is underpinned by a critical and questioning approach aimed at equipping our students with intellectual confidence and the professional and ethical judgement to make decisions, which promote and ensure sustainable spatial development and manage environmental change. The programme fosters a learning environment that draws on the research and expertise of our academic staff, combined with insights from innovative practitioners in the planning, development and environmental field.
Career
Graduates of the MRUP are to be found working as professional planners in the public and private sector, as GIS consultants, as policy advisors, property development consultants, and as community & rural development coordinators.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Design & Methods
- Planning Law APEP
- Planning Methodology
- Placemaking: Urban and Rural Design
- Planning, Society and Diversity
- Rural & Landscape Planning
- Economic and Property Markets
- Environmental Assessment
- Geographical Information Systems for Policy and Planning
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and courses will close once they are filled.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Architecture Urban Planning View 9 other Masters in Urban Planning in IrelandAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should present an undergraduate degree with at least a lower class honours or equivalent (GPA at least 2.8), in any academic field, with a preference for fields of study related to Planning and/or equivalent relevant professional experience.
- Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
Tuition Fee
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International
20500 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20500 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
8200 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8200 EUR per year during 12 months.
- Non-EU Year 2 - €19,900
Living costs for Dublin
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.