About the course

Our Urban Design master's, 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.

　　We've structured the course around three main urban projects. Each explores key contemporary issues in urban design: urban regeneration

　　housing, public space and engagement

　　Theoretical and practical lectures, seminars and workshops underpin these projects. The course is primarily studio based. There is an emphasis on independent learning. You're encouraged to cultivate a studio atmosphere within your year group. You'll learn from each other's diverse disciplinary backgrounds.

　　The Urban Design master's builds on the strengths of the multidisciplinarity of its cohort. It complements existing skills and experience in built environment-related disciplines. You'll develop new skills in understanding and designing in physical, social and economic contexts.

　　Students from a variety of educational and professional backgrounds could take this course, including: architecture, planning, landscape architecture, property development, art, community engagement

　　Our Urban Design master's, PGDip has strong links with the Urban Design Group (UDG). One of our graduates won the student prize at the National Urban Design Awards 2014. Sarah Cawrse talks about her winning submission ‘Designing Incentives for Healthy Lifestyles: Promoting food access, physical activity and social interaction through design’. Sarah based this project on Elswick in Newcastle.

　　The programme is structured around three main design projects that each explore key contemporary issues in urban design, currently:

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Newcastle upon Tyne
Autumn (September), 2025	Newcastle upon Tyne
Autumn (September), 2026	Newcastle upon Tyne

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Newcastle University

A 2:1 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.

　　Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).

　　TOEFL IBT: score of 90 with a minimum of Reading - 18, Writing - 17, Listening - 17, Speaking - 20

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Newcastle University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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