Program Overview
The Urban Design at Ball State University is a Master 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 Urban Design 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 19,404 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,092 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Muncie, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Urban Design 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
- Mentoring Experience
- Interdisciplinary Teaching
- Community-Based Projects
- Course Schedule
- Required Laptop Computer
- UD 501: Urban Design Studio 1: Sustainable Urban Systems, 2
- UD 502: Urban Design Studio 2: Urban Mobility, 2
- UD 503: Urban Design Studio 3: Community Based Design, 2
- UD 601: Urban Design Studio 4: Public Realm Design, 2
- UD 602: Urban Design Capstone, 4
- UD 690: Reflective Synthesis, 2
- CAP 651: Research Methods, 3
- UD 640: History of Urban Form, 3
- UD 561: Urban Design Communications 1, 3
- UD 562: Urban Design Communications 2, 3
- UD 569: Topical Computer Graphics Workshop, 1
- UD 663: Urban Design Visualization, 3
- PLAN 512: Geographic Information Systems, 3
- PLAN 585: Introduction to Community Development and Enterprise Planning, 3
- PLAN 625: Planning Law, 3
- Elective, 3
- UD 637: Urban Design Topics, 1
- UD 501: Urban Design Studio 1: Sustainable Urban Systems, 2
- UD 502: Urban Design Studio 2: Urban Mobility, 2
- UD 561: Urban Design Communications 1, 3
- UD 598: Special Topics (Elective), 3
- UD 640: History of Urban Form, 3
- UD 503: Urban Design Studio 3: Community Based Design, 2
- UD 601: Urban Design Studio 4: Public Realm Design, 2
- UD 569: Topical Computer Graphics Workshop, 1
- UD 637a: Urban Design Topics, 1
- UD 637b: Urban Design Topics, 1
- UD 663: Urban Design Visualization, 3
- CAP 651: Research Methods, 3
- UD 602: Urban Design Capstone, 4
- UD 690: Reflective Synthesis, 2
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 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).
Admission is determined on the basis of your individual qualifications and satisfactory performance on all required materials. The program requires an undergraduate cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, or 3.0 for the second half of your baccalaureate education. Graduate assistants must maintain a 3.0 GPA. If your GPA is below these requirements, you may be admitted with probationary status based on GRE scores and other criteria, and you must achieve a 3.0 GPA for unrestricted admission.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 19,404 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,092 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 19,404 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,092 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Ball State 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 Ball State University
Ball State University
Muncie, United States
Ball State 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- Language English
- Duration 12 months