Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University Multiple locations Overview
You will learn to consider the interplay between spatial design and social, economic, environmental and political issues evident in a range of urban settings.
Taught with an interdisciplinary approach to the development of urban form, the MSc Urban Planning (Specialisation in Urban Design) (Part Time) programme at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is not limited to those with architecture or urban planning backgrounds - it is relevant to anyone interested in understanding the nature and production of spaces.
Our international teaching staff bring with them the best learning methods from some of the most prestigious universities in the world, offering you the chance to learn in a supportive, integrated learning environment.
Careers
Graduates from this programme are well prepared for careers as urban designers in both public and private sector companies related to the built environment. Graduates can find employment in positions such as urban or regional planners, where they will develop plans for the use of land, help create communities, accommodate population growth, and regenerate facilities.
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Courses include:
- Fundamentals of Urban Design
- Place-making and Urban Design
- Architectural Theory and Criticism
- Urban Design Inquiry (Studio)
- Sustainable Urban Planning Strategies
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Duration
- Part-time
- 30 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , National
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- For Mainland China applicants: 30 July
- For international applicants and applicants from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan: 15 July
Language
English
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Architecture Design Urban Planning View 4 other Masters in Design in ChinaExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 90
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
UK
- UK upper second class honours (2:1) or equivalent
CHINA
- 211 Project; Top 100 of 2019 Shanghai Ranking--75 percent or above
- Non 211 project; Non Top 100 of 2019 Shanghai ranking – 80- 85 percent or above, depending on your undergraduate institution
NORTH AMERICA
- 3.0 Cumulative GPA (out of 4) or
- 3.2 Cumulative GPA in the final two years of your undergraduate programme
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International
5302 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 13255 USD for the full programme and a duration of 30 months. -
National
5302 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 13255 USD for the full programme and a duration of 30 months.
RMB 90,000 for the entire programme.
If you are a graduate of XJTLU, you will automatically receive a discount of 20 percent of the tuition fee.
Funding
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