Overview

The Urban Studies and Housing Management - Urban Studies Stream degree programme at The University of Hong Kong has two streams of study, the Urban Studies Stream and the Professional Stream. The Urban Studies Stream requires one whole year of full-time study. The Professional Stream requires two years of part-time study or one whole year of full-time study.

Key Features

The MUS&HM-Urban Studies Stream is designed to upgrade the intellectual capability and skills of students who have already completed their undergraduate studies in various backgrounds and are interested in contemporary urban and housing issues. This curriculum provides interdisciplinary training to those wishing to specialise in the urban and housing areas at postgraduate level, through offering courses on the latest debates and methodologies pertinent to urban and housing studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Spatial Planning
GIS and Smart Technology in Spatial Planning
Planning Practice, Law and Ethics in Hong Kong
International Planning Policy and Practice
Planning, Managing and Financing the Development Process
Planning Future Cities and Regions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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4.5

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Credits

87 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Real Estate & Property Management Urban Planning View 12 other Masters in Urban Planning in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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OR

80

OR

4.5

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

shall comply with the University's General Regulations and the Regulations for Taught Postgraduate Curricula; and
shall
hold a Bachelor's degree of this University; or
hold a qualification of equivalent standard of this University or another university or comparable institution accepted for this purpose (Note 1); and
pass the qualifying examination, if required.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

218000 HKD / year

≈ 218000 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

218000 HKD / year

≈ 218000 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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

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