PhD Urban Planning and Public Policy at University of Texas at Arlington

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Planning and Public Policy (UPPP) integrates the academic disciplines of urban planning and public policy by training PhD students to conduct independent research that makes a substantive contribution to their chosen planning and policy subfields. The program prepares doctoral students for academic careers and for leadership in research positions in the public, private or nonprofit sectors. UPPP graduates have secured academic and research positions at research universities and institutes, think tanks, and public planning agencies nationally and internationally.

Faculty: College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs | Department: Public Affairs and Planning | Duration: 48 credit hours | Location: Arlington, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme totals 48 credit hours. Required courses listed include: Planning History, Theory And Ethics; Planning, Urban Development And Structure; Urban Geography; Advanced Urban Theory; Spatial Theory And Policy: Urban Form And Structure; Intermediate Data Analysis.

Career pathways

The program prepares doctoral students for academic careers and for leadership in research positions in the public, private or nonprofit sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Along with the Office of Graduate Studies application requirements, a complete application includes: Official transcripts from colleges and universities attended. Information about submitting transcripts is available in the Graduate Catalog. Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and, for international applicants, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) official test scores. Three letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant’s ability to do doctoral-level work and complete the dissertation. Letters from professors or supervisors who hold a Ph.D. degree are strongly preferred. Essay by applicant (minimum 500 words, maximum 1000 words). The essay is considered both for its content and writing quality. The essay should discuss: (1) tentative research topic, (2) how your undergraduate and graduate studies have prepared you for doctoral study in Urban Planning and Public Policy;

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

Doctoral application priority dates: Fall February 1, Spring August 15, Summer February 15. Some programmes have earlier dates. Apply through ApplyUTA.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply

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