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Bachelor of Urban Studies, Planning, and Policy

University of California, Irvine

Irvine, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Major analysing the challenges of urbanisation for graduate study or entry-level urban work.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Demonstrate subject knowledge in Urban Studies
Planning
and Policy. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

Entry-level urban planning
Community development
Transportation
Housing
Further study in urban planning and community and economic development

Curriculum

12 Courses (48 units): two introductory courses plus one of UPPP 40
41 Or 42
Three of seven core upper-division courses
and six upper-division electives. Optional GIS specialisation with one of three GIS courses. No capstone
Thesis or tracks.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school certificate enabling university entry in the home country
With the UC subject pattern (history
Language of instruction
Maths
Science
Language other than English
Arts)
Minimum average GPA 3.4 in that pattern for international first-year applicants
Transfer applicants follow UC transfer rules. Several majors admit only junior or senior students.

Minimum GPA

3.4

Accepted academic background

Secondary school certificate enabling university entry in the home country, With the UC subject pattern (history, Language of instruction, Maths, Science, Language other than English, Arts), Transfer applicants follow UC transfer rules, Country-specific curriculum rules on the page.

Documents you’ll need

Self-Reported Secondary School Academic History
Personal Insight Responses
English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$56,350 USD
Application fee	$95 USD
Deposit	$11,300 USD

Program details

Campus	Irvine
Faculty or school	School of Social Ecology
Department	Urban Planning and Public Policy
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Nov 2026
17 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.