Overview

The primary purpose of the City and Regional Planning program at Temple University is to develop skilled practitioners for dynamic career opportunities in the government, non-profit, and private sectors. The program’s areas of strength are in sustainability, environmental planning, and community engagement. The program provides a broad-based understanding and awareness of the physical and economic aspects of planning, sensitivity to the social and environmental impact of planning decisions, and a knowledge of governmental structures as they apply to planning.

Future Career

A graduate degree in city planning is recognized by the profession as the terminal degree. The majority of students graduating from the program find employment in the greater Philadelphia region, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and beyond. The majority of the program’s graduates have found employment in planning or a related field within one year of graduation. Private, public, and non-profit employment opportunities in planning are strong for graduate degree holders based on current need and projected growth over the next decade.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Planning Politics and Administration

Planning Communications

Planning Analysis

Spatial Analysis Techniques/Geographic Information Systems

Planning History and Theory

Planning Law

Environmental Planning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-06 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

53

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

45 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction Area & Cultural Studies View 459 other Masters in Civil Engineering & Construction in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

53

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Research your graduate degree program

Complete online application

Standardized Test Scores

Statement of Goals: Approximately 500 to 1,000 words include your reason for pursuing a degree in City and Regional Planning; your interest in Temple's program in particular; and your future career goals.

Letters of Reference: 3

Resume: Current resume required.

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree is required.

Tuition Fee

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International

31072 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1381 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

31072 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1381 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

22590 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1004 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

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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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