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Master of Urban Planning & Community Development

University of Massachusetts Boston

Boston, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Graduate planning programme combining theory, Practice and community fieldwork in Boston.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically analyse concepts and evidence relevant to Urban Planning & Community Development. Apply advanced subject knowledge to specialist academic or professional questions. Relevant syllabus content includes: nine core courses in planning history
Analytics
Real estate
Law and master planning
Three concentration courses (environmental
Housing or resiliency)
Two electives.

Career outcomes

Urban planner
Community developer
Environmental impact specialist
Land use planner
Transportation planner
Urban planning educator

Curriculum

Nine core courses in planning history
Analytics
Real estate
Law and master planning
Three concentration courses (environmental
Housing or resiliency)
Two electives and a two-semester capstone studio and report. 48 credits.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an international equivalent (most 4-year degrees accepted
Most 3-year degrees
Including Indian BA/BSc/BCom
Not considered equivalent)
Programme-specific requirements (GRE/GMAT
Letters
Statement of purpose
CV)

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an international equivalent (most 4-year degrees accepted, Most 3-year degrees, Including Indian BA/BSc/BCom, Not considered equivalent), Programme-specific requirements (GRE/GMAT, Letters, Statement of purpose, CV)

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.0
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

University Transcripts
Degree Certificate

How to apply

Review the graduate program requirements and admission deadline. Complete the UMass Boston online graduate application. Upload university transcripts
a statement of purpose and a current resume or CV. Provide recommendation contacts and any additional materials required by the specific program. Pay the application fee unless an applicable waiver is approved. Submit the application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$32,419 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Boston campus
Faculty or school	School for the Environment
Department	Department of Urban Planning & Community Development
Teaching language	English
Credit value	48
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.