Program Overview
The Urban Planning at Wayne State 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 Urban 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
- Location: Detroit, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Urban 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
- core courses
- concentration
- electives
- capstone
- Housing and Community Development
- Urban Economic Development
- Managing Metropolitan Growth
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 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).
Baccalaureate degree in any field from an accredited university; minimum 3.0 undergraduate honor grade point average for the last two years of undergraduate course work; written statement of 1-2 pages explaining interest in the program; and two letters of recommendation.
Students in the MUP Program must complete a minimum of 48 credits in the required and elective courses as listed below and must maintain a grade point average of at least 3.0.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About Wayne State University
Wayne State University
Detroit, United States
American public research university located in Detroit, Michigan
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
