Overview
This Urban Planning - Urban Design Specialisation MSc programme from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University provides you with an international grounding in urban planning centred on the theme of urban regeneration.
The world is experiencing unprecedented urbanisation in terms of the speed and nature of growth. One of the key issues for future practitioners will be how to deal with the challenge of reusing, transforming and regenerating the existing urban fabrics of megacities and regions in order to make cities more sustainable and resilient.
The programme suits students from a range of different backgrounds and it is not limited to those with an urban planning undergraduate degree. Through the programme you will gain the interdisciplinary knowledge and skills required to become an urban planner, capable of tackling urban regeneration challenges in diverse contexts, and of providing a vision for future cities.
Career opportunities:
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 include:
Architectural Theory and Criticism
Urban Design
Place-making and Urban Design
Urban Design Inquiry (Studio)
Sustainable Urban Planning Strategies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Suzhou, China
Disciplines
Design Urban Planning View 14 other Masters in Urban Planning in ChinaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- a design portfolio showcasing 4–8 representative projects.
- Top 100 of 2025 Shanghai Ranking or World-class universities or First-class disciplines (MoE, People’s Republic of China): 75 per cent or above (Weighted Average Mark)
- Other universities: 80 – 85 per cent or above (Weighted Average Mark), depending on your undergraduate institution
- UK upper second class honours (2:1) or equivalent
- 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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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents100000 CNY / year≈ 100000 CNY / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents100000 CNY / year≈ 100000 CNY / year
Living costs
Suzhou
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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