About the course

Collaborate with local and global communities to rethink the way that cities and neighbourhoods are designed in this studio-based course.

　　Urban design professionals are in high demand. We'll help you to develop design skills that relate to a broader social, environmental and economic context to enable you to link individual architectural projects with overall planning strategies.

　　Central to the course is the design studio project where you'll work with local communities and study core modules on urban design theory and practice. You'll be able to explore a range of themes through optional modules and you'll take part in study trips and thematic workshops.

　　You’ll be encouraged to critically examine the key urban development challenges that cities are facing today. You can explore local urban areas in Sheffield and compare these with other UK and international contexts in Europe as well as in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. You'll also investigate the role of designers and citizens in the processes of city making. 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: GB£24,400

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Sheffield
Autumn (September), 2025	Sheffield

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Sheffield

A first undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) or other equivalent qualification related to design in the built environment.

　　Related subjects include: architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, service design or any other discipline that has a demonstrable relationship to some aspect of spatial design and/or research.

　　We also welcome applications from individuals without a degree in these areas, but with significant practical experience in a design-related field or with significant experience of visual methods in urban research. Applicants in this instance are judged on the relevance of previous work experience, and on their design or research work.

　　IELTS (or an equivalent) with a score of 6.5 (with no component less than 6.0).

　　Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) internet-based test (IBT) - Overall score of 88 or above, with at least 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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

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