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Master's in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning and Agriculture, Food, and Environment at Tufts University

Tufts University, United States

Programme overview

The MA in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning, offered through the Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning (UEP), prepares you to be part of a new generation of leaders – ‘practical visionaries’ – who will contribute to the development and promotion of inclusive, sustainable and just communities. A nationally accredited urban planning program, the program is distinct from many other planning and policy programs by having a strong social justice focus.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning  |  Duration: 2 years (42 credits)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall, Spring  |  Location: Medford, MA, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

Resume/CV; Personal Statement; In 3-4 double-spaced pages or up to 1000 words, please explain your motivations and purpose for applying to study in UEP. Please include the following:; What previous experiences have brought you to the decision to apply for graduate study?; What are your motivations to apply at this time and what do you hope to do after graduate study at UEP?; What specifically about UEP (faculty, curriculum, courses, location, mission, etc) will support your growth from your current set of experiences to your next steps?; Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test, if applicable; Transcripts; Three Letters of Recommendation; GRE not required

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall, Spring

Duration: 2 years (42 credits)

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