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Tuition EUR 2,535 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Tallaght, Ireland
Language English

Program Overview

The Planning and Development at Dublin Institute Of Technology is a MSc 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 Planning and Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: EUR 2,535 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Dublin, Ireland

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Planning and Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:

  1. Architect
  2. Urban Planner
  3. Landscape Designer
  4. Sustainability Consultant
  5. Real Estate Developer
  6. Heritage Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Sustainable Construction
  2. Planning Practice I
  3. Planning Practice II
  4. Seminars
  5. Spatial Planning
  6. Urban Economics
  7. Valuations I
  8. Valuations II
  9. Construction Management
  10. Property Development
  11. Property Finance
  12. Property Law
  13. Research Techniques
  14. Dissertation MSc

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Lower Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

  • Entry to holders of recognised professional qualifications in planning, architecture, surveying, engineering, law, accountancy, or an appropriate honours bachelor degree (2.2 grade or higher), and a minimum of three years post-certification suitable work experience in the built environment field.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 2,535 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 2,535 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Dublin Institute Of Technology 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 Dublin Institute of Technology

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Dublin Institute of Technology

Tallaght, Ireland

Dublin Institute of Technology is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months