Urban Design MA, PGDip at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Our Urban Design Master's and PGDip is aimed at built environment professionals who want to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in the field of urban design. This Urban Design Master's prepares you to contribute towards an improvement in the quality of the built environment. Theoretical and practical lectures, seminars and workshops underpin these projects.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: School of Architecture Planning and Landscape | Duration: PGDip full time: 9 months; PGDip part time: 21 months; MA full time: 1 year; MA part time: 2 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Candidates taking the programme wishing to obtain combined RTPI accreditation after completing BA Urban Planning (K421) or Certificate in Planning Practice (3038U) accredited pathway will be required to take, and pass, a version of ‘The Reflexive Practitioner’ module in place of TCP8090 ‘Principles and Practice of Urban Design’ (which, however, they are advised to observe for their learning). Compulsory modules include: Urban design and the use of design codes, Housing Alternatives, Design studio, Design thesis, Urban Design Seminars, Principles and Practice of Urban Design (MAUD).

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject, such as: architecture landscape architecture design environmental design urban planning geography property development We will also consider your application if you have a degree in a different subject, lower or non-standard qualifications and relevant professional experience. If you have a non-traditional background you could be offered a place on the PGDip. On achieving the required grades you could then transfer to the full MA. Newcastle University graduates If you hold an Architecture and Urban Planning BA Honours (K190) or an Architecture BA Honours (K100) degree at 2:2 or above from Newcastle University, you don't need to submit a portfolio. We will automatically offer you a place when you apply. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,835 a year (2027/28). PGDip full time tuition fee per year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,300 a year (2027/28). PGDip full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: PGDip full time: 9 months; PGDip part time: 21 months; MA full time: 1 year; MA part time: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/4004f/#how-to-apply

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