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Tuition USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Urban Planning at California State University Northridge is a Master 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Urban Planning 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. Contemporary Urban Planning in the United States and California
  2. Principles and Practices in Urban Planning
  3. Seminar in Comprehensive Planning
  4. Sustainable Development and Environmental Impact Analysis
  5. Seminar in Planning for Communities and Local Economic Development
  6. Policy Analysis and Implementation in Urban Planning
  7. Planning Law

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

For admission to this program, an applicant must:

  • Hold a baccalaureate (bachelor\xc2\x92s) degree from an officially accredited university or college. Applicants from a wide variety of academic backgrounds will be accepted, but those with bachelor\xc2\x92s degrees in the social sciences, engineering, design and architecture are often best prepared for graduate study in planning.
  • Have an overall GPA of 3.0 or greater for courses taken in the bachelor\xc2\x92s degree. Postgraduate coursework is included in the calculation only if it is standard academic offerings at the upper level (third year/junior level or above). Nonstandard credit offerings (professional training, CEU courses, non-degree or other professional credit) are not included in the calculation. Students may also qualify for admission if their GPA in the last 60 semester credit hours of the bachelor\xc2\x92s degree exceeds 3.25. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required for application to the program. However, students with an overall GPA of less than 3.0 may be considered for admission to the program if they have a GPA of over 2.5 and pass one section of the GRE exam (verbal, quantitative or analytical) with a score at the 50th percentile or higher. Applicants who do not meet the GPA or GRE requirements specified above may be considered for admission if they can demonstrate other personal or professional experience that provides strong evidence of a commitment to planning (e.g., planning employment, service on a planning commission, etc.).
  • Submit a formal application to the program at CSUN.
  • Submit official transcripts in unopened, sealed envelopes sent directly from each educational institution attended to CSUN.
  • Submit a current resume.
  • Submit two letters of recommendation, preferably one from a professional reference and the other from an academic reference.
  • Submit a Statement of Purpose, between 500 and 1,000 words, explaining the reasons why the candidate is seeking the Master of Urban Planning degree and how it will contribute to his or her personal and/or professional growth and success.
  • Have the complete application and supporting documents reviewed and the applicant approved for admission by the Department of Urban Studies and Planning.

    • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact California State University Northridge 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 California State University Northridge

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    California State University Northridge

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    California State University, Northridge, is a public university in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. With a total enrollment of 36,960 students, it has the...

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    • Duration 24 months
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