Program Overview
The Religion at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is a MA programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 12 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 Religion 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 26,980 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 26,980 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Urbana, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Religion 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
- [\'32 credit hours of graduate course work (total)\', \'12 hours (three courses) must be at the 500-level\', \'Introduction to Graduate Studies in Religion\', \'Primary field of study (must be established in consultation with Director of Graduate Studies; minimum of two courses in primary area of study)\', "Students must meet the foreign language requirement (reading proficiency in a foreign language relevant to the student\'s field of study)", \'M.A. thesis or two revised seminar papers (students writing M.A. thesis may register for up to 8 hours of M.A. thesis credit)\', \'M.A. examination (based on course work and research)\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The following elements are required of all applicants:
- A statement of purpose
- Three letters of recommendation
- A writing sample of 12 \xc2\x96 15 pages
- Original transcripts showing all undergraduate and graduate work completed
- GRE scores
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 26,980 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 26,980 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 26,980 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 26,980 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign 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 University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Illinois, US
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public land-grant research university in the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, Illinois, United States. Established in 1867, it is the founding...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 12 months