About the course

The University of Texas at Austin offers a dual degree program leading to the simultaneous award of a Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) degree and a Master of Science degree in Community and Regional Planning (MSCRP), School of Architecture. Students enrolled in the dual degree program may receive the J.D. and MSCRP degrees in four years rather than in five years as is ordinarily required by the two programs independently.

　　The proposed program draws upon the resources of the two curricula with a view to developing professionals capable of dealing with both the legal and planning aspects of urban and regional policy problems. The dual degree program is designed to prepare for a variety of professional roles in which knowledge of planning methodology and process, coupled with the analytic skills and professional expertise of lawyers, are essential. These may include private practitioners in law and planning, administrators and staff of public agencies and consulting firms in the fields of planning, housing, environmental protection, research analysts, staff members of governmental commissions and agencies, and executive assistants to elected and appointed officials.

　　The University of Texas at Austin is well positioned to offer a high quality program of this nature. The School of Law has long been considered to have one of the best faculties in the nation. It has distinguished professors interested in Environmental Law, Property, Constitutional Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution and other topics relevant to urban and regional policy issues. Professors in the Graduate Program in Community and Regional Planning faculty are recognized nationwide for their scholarship and teaching. Students will have access to extraordinary library resources. The Tarlton Law Library is the fifth largest academic library in the United States and has strong government, land use and environmental law holdings. The Public Affairs, Perry-Castaneda, and Architecture and Planning Libraries provide strong coverage for all aspects of community and regional planning. The Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution provides a forum for faculty from both academic units to collaborate in the study and resolution of conflict at community and regional levels. 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: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$77,144

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Austin
Fall (August), 2025	Austin

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Texas - Austin

Academic record (undergraduate and graduate). Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. Resume. Three Letters of Recommendation. Statement of purpose. Writing sample. Report of GRE scores and official report of TOEFL scores (if applicable). Reports are to be mailed directly from The Educational Testing Service (ETS) agency. Transcripts. You may upload an official copy of your transcript(s) after you have submitted your application for admission and paid the application fee. The minimum scores considered acceptable for admission by the Graduate School are: TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT) and IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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