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MRP Regional Planning at University of Massachusetts Amherst

University of Massachusetts Amherst, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Regional Planning is a professional programme accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board in cooperation with the American Planning Association, giving graduates reduced time to AICP eligibility. It combines theoretical, historical, social, political and technical dimensions of planning with studio work and service to communities in the region.

Faculty: College of Social and Behavioral Sciences  |  Department: Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning  |  Duration: Two years (traditional degree); accelerated one-year degree for students from the Sustainable Community Development undergraduate programme  |  Intake: Fall; application deadline February 1  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Coursework covers theories in planning, urban form, urbanization, planning and decision-making processes, policy analysis and implementation, social planning, and information technology and planning tools. Specializations are Climate Resilience and Green Infrastructure; Community Development and Cultural Preservation; Technology Innovation and Regional Economy; and a Student Designed Specialization.

Career pathways

Alumni work in government at all levels, consulting, real estate development, private industry, and academic and research roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MRP: bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution; minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0; official transcripts of all previous college work; two letters of recommendation; and a 1-3 page personal statement of goals. Application deadline February 1.

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; application deadline February 1

Duration: Two years (traditional degree); accelerated one-year degree for students from the Sustainable Commun

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