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 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..

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.

Programme Structure

Courses

Urban Design

Place-making and Urban Design

Urban Design Inquiry (Studio)

Architectural Theory and Criticism

Sustainable Urban Planning Strategies

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Architecture Design Urban Planning View 27 other Masters in Urban Planning in China

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor Degree (UK 2:1 or equivalent) in a relevant field, such as urban planning and design, architecture, geography, economics, management, environmental science, social and public policy. Applicants with an undergraduate degree in other fields will be assessed on a case by case basis.

An English version portfolio is required, which should have an introductory table of content in which all projects are listed, with their title, their date, the context in which they were developed and the specific contribution of the candidate to the project. The portfolio should be saved in a PDF.

UK

UK upper second class honours (2:1) or equivalent

CHINA

Top 100 of 2021 Shanghai Ranking or World-class universities or First-class disciplines (MoE, People’s Republic of China): 75 percent or above (Weighted Average Mark)
Other universities: 80 - 85 percent or above (Weighted Average Mark), depending on your undergraduate institution

Tuition Fee

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International

7754 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19386 USD for the full programme during 30 months.
National

7754 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19386 USD for the full programme during 30 months.

RMB 135,000 for the entire programme.

Living costs for Suzhou

3000 - 5500 CNY /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.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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