Program Overview
The Community Development and Planning at Clark University is a MA programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of architecture & urban planning. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Community Development and Planning programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 5,355 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
- Location: Worcester, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Community Development and Planning programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Landscape Designer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Real Estate Developer
- Heritage Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- People and Places: Theories of Community Development and Planning
- Community Development Finance
- Negotiations in Community Development
- Grant Writing for Community Developers
- Planning and Zoning for Community Developers
- International and Comparative Analysis of Community Development
- Nonprofit and NGO Management Issues
- Social Policy, Immigration and Poverty
- Urban Transportation: Problems and Prospects
- Youth and Community Development
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Clark Graduate School Application
- Application Fee: $75 (non-refundable), submitted with your online application.
- Personal Statement: Please discuss your academic interests and goals. Include your current professional and research interests, as well as your long-range professional objectives. Please be as specific as possible about how your objectives can be met at Clark and do not exceed 800 words.
- Resume: Required.
- Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation required from persons who are competent to judge your qualifications for graduate study (at least one of the three required recommendations should be from an academic source).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 5,355 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 5,355 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Clark University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Clark University
Clark University
Worcester, United States
Clark University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months