About the course

LJMU's Urban Design MA enables you to explore your creative potential to change the landscape of cities and urban spaces and our experience within them.

　　Join a strong research-focussed academic community

　　Develop your work in state-of-the-art workspaces and facilities within the RIBA award-winning John Lennon Art and Design Building

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　　Study Urban Design in a resurgent, UNESCO recognised city of cultural significance and advance your skills to create spaces that solve modern problems in cross-cultural contexts. This programme has strong links with the RIBA North and the Liverpool Biennial which, every two years, delivers an international programme of exhibitions and projects that lead to a rediscovery of the city.

　　The programme is nourished by Liverpool School of Art and Designs burgeoning research in Urbanism and association with the University's European Institute for Urban Affairs.

　　Start date(s): September

　　Study mode: Full-time

　　Course duration: 1 year Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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
Semester (September), 2024	Liverpool
September, 2025	Liverpool

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Liverpool John Moores University

You will need:

　　a 2:1 degree in a related discipline

　　a sample digital portfolio submitted at the point of application

　　a reference

　　a portfolio of work to be presented at interview

　　to attend an interview

　　In exceptional circumstances applications by mature graphic designers, illustrators and artists without sufficient qualifications will be considered

　　IELTS English language requirement: 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component)

　　RPL is accepted on this programme

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

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 Liverpool John Moores University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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