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dual degree Architecture and Community Planning at University of Maryland, College Park

University of Maryland, College Park, United States

Programme overview

School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation Abstract The dual degree combines course work from the Architecture and Urban Studies and Planning programs to enable a student to complete both the Master of Architecture and Master of Community Planning degrees with fewer credits than it would take to complete the two separately. Students of the dual-degree program acquire specialized knowledge tailored to understanding the urban environment from several perspectives. Students learn how social, economic and political forces have led to the development of human habitats.

Duration: 75-78 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: College Park, MD, United States

What you will study

Required courses include Site Analysis and Design, Integrated Design Studio V, Topical Design Studio VI, Advanced Architecture Technology Seminar, Urban Development and Design Theory, Urban Design Studio VII. The degree requires 75-78 credits in total.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate admission requirements: Statement of Purpose ( students should discuss specific interest in pursuing a concurrent dual degree within two programs) Transcript(s) TOEFL/IELTS/PTE ( international graduate students ) | Programme-specific: Letters of Recommendation (3) CV/Resume Portfolio Writing Sample (optional) Must be admitted by both programs to pursue dual degree

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.

Each graduate program sets its own admission requirements and deadlines.

Graduate applications are submitted online through the TerpEngage Graduate Admissions System; the application fee is $90 per program applied to (non-refundable). Deadlines are set by each program.

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