About the course

The graduate programs in regional planning allow you to integrate studies of the physical, environmental, social, cultural, economic, and political facets of planning at all scales and densities: urban, suburban, small town, and rural. The practice-oriented MRP degree prepares you for a professional career promoting sustainable development as the balance of ecology, economy, and equity achieved through a participatory planning process. The research-based PhD is ideal if you are interested in a career in academia or in research roles in public agencies or private organizations. Plans and designs gain meaning when they represent the needs, dreams, values, and goals of those who will use them. Courses within this specialization focus on social, political, and cultural analyses of the built environment, explore different social and cultural responses, analyze policy, planning, and design criteria for building more responsible urban forms, and intervening in discriminatory practices. Topics of study include domestic and international analyses of cultural heritage and diversity, housing policy, urban development and land use, urban form and design, and social change. 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: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (February), 2024	Amherst
Fall (September), 2024	Amherst
Spring (February), 2025	Amherst
Fall (September), 2025	Amherst
Spring (February), 2026	Amherst

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Massachusetts - Amherst

The basic admission requirements and procedures of the University Graduate School and the Department are as follows:

　　1.A Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited college or university with recognized standing.

　　2.A minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0.

　　3.In addition to the information required on the application form:

　　One copies of official transcripts of all previous college work (undergraduate and any graduate work).

　　Official scores of the Graduate Record Examination(GRE).

　　Two letters of recommendation.

　　A personal statement that outlines your goals for graduate study (1-3 pages).

　　The minimum scores are 550 for the paper-based TOEFL test and 80 for the computer-based TOEFL test, 6.5 for the IELTS.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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 University of Massachusetts - Amherst. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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