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A Master of Science (MSc) in Urban Design is a post-graduate or post-professional degree that focuses on the design of urban areas. Students entering this field will focus on the design and shaping of cities, towns, and even villages. What is an MSc in Urban Design?  This degree is often offered through a university’s architecture department because the two areas are closely related. Th… Read more

A Master of Science (MSc) in Urban Design is a post-graduate or post-professional degree that focuses on the design of urban areas. Students entering this field will focus on the design and shaping of cities, towns, and even villages.

What is an MSc in Urban Design?  This degree is often offered through a university’s architecture department because the two areas are closely related. The study of architecture focuses on the design of individual buildings. In contrast, urban design has a much broader scope. Urban design is an interdisciplinary field that pulls from several subjects including architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture, and engineering. Degree programs vary from school to school and a curriculum may include courses on a range of topics. Students may study subjects such as physical geography, real estate development, urban economics, political economy, and social theory.

There are many benefits of obtaining an MSc in Urban Design. Graduates work in a variety of settings, from private design firms to municipalities and other government entities. Because the field overlaps with several other disciplines, graduates can work in a broad range of jobs. This flexibility makes it easier to shape one’s career to meet employer needs and stay in line with one’s personal interests.

The cost of getting an MSc in Urban Design varies greatly from country to country and from school to school. Many university programs take one to two years to complete.

Graduates that obtain an MSc in Urban Design can look forward to a rewarding and varied career. They may work on the designs for groups of buildings, streets and other public spaces, neighborhoods, districts, and cities as a whole. There is a broad demand for professionals in this career, from local towns to worldwide urban centers. For this reason, there are many employment opportunities working for a variety of employers in many different locations and settings.

In order to apply for an MSc in Urban Design, prospective students can submit an online application to a variety of degree programs. To find the right program for you, start by researching programs on our website.  Applying online is convenient because it can be done from anywhere, at any time of day. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.

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Master in Urbanism

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Fontys University of Applied Sciences
Tilburg, Netherlands

The urban designer's core competence is the ability to design spatial conditions facilitating diverse and dynamic urban programmes and urban conditions with respect for the so ... +

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The urban designer's core competence is the ability to design spatial conditions facilitating diverse and dynamic urban programmes and urban conditions with respect for the social, ecological and economic values of the site and society. -
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48 months
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Sep 2022
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Design and Urban Ecologies (MS)

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The New School
New York, USA

The 60-credit Master of Science in Design and Urban Ecologies program radically reframes the study of urban environments and design approaches to cities. By combining urban pl ... +

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The 60-credit Master of Science in Design and Urban Ecologies program radically reframes the study of urban environments and design approaches to cities. By combining urban planning, policy, urban design, activism, and community practice, students gain the skills and expertise needed to address contemporary urban challenges. In line with The New School’s historic commitment to environmental and social justice, students design and implement strategic projects to bring about transformative change in urban environments on a global scale. -
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2 years
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Aug 2022
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Master in Urban Studies

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Estonian Academy of Arts
Tallinn, Estonia

The program is situated at the trans-disciplinary crossroad of architecture, urban planning and design, art history and theory, critical geography, sociology, ethnography, and ... +

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The program is situated at the trans-disciplinary crossroad of architecture, urban planning and design, art history and theory, critical geography, sociology, ethnography, and related disciplines. -
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Master of Science in the Design of Cities

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SCI-Arc
Los Angeles, USA

Students in the Master of Science in the Design of Cities one-year program investigate the full depth and drama of contemporary urban phenomena and commit to designing innovat ... +

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Students in the Master of Science in the Design of Cities one-year program investigate the full depth and drama of contemporary urban phenomena and commit to designing innovation. -
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MSc in Architectural Design and History

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Politecnico di Milano
Mantua, Italy

The environment we live in nowadays is very complex and the architect is forced to work on the existing heritage paying particular attention to its sustainability and consider ... +

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The environment we live in nowadays is very complex and the architect is forced to work on the existing heritage paying particular attention to its sustainability and considering the environment together with the built heritage as a resource to protect. The new MSc program "Architectural Design and History" is offering a study plan based on this very attitude. -
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MSc Urban Planning (Specialisation in Urban Design)

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Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Suzhou, China

The MSc Urban Planning (specialisation in Urban Design) programme allows you to engage in the complex issues of urban space production in the dynamic Chinese context.

The MSc Urban Planning (specialisation in Urban Design) programme allows you to engage in the complex issues of urban space production in the dynamic Chinese context. -
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MSc in City Planning and Design

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QUB Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS)
Belfast, United Kingdom

In a world facing environmental, social and economic challenges, how we manage changes to our natural and built environments will be crucial for our future. In our urbanised w ... +

In a world facing environmental, social and economic challenges, how we manage changes to our natural and built environments will be crucial for our future. In our urbanised world, how we design and plan our cities impact our environmental sustainability, health and even happiness. This programme will equip you with the skills to be part of making progressive changes in your place. In practice, there is a common tension between those developing and interpreting planning policy on the one hand, and the designers of cities on the other. This programme brings these groups together to engage in project-based learning. You will develop planning research, urban analysis and design skills before deciding whether to complete an urban design thesis or dissertation. Both of these options can be completed as work-based studies with opportunities for summer placements. -
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MSc City Planning and Design

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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom

In practice, there is a common tension between those developing and interpreting planning policy on the one hand, and the designers of cities on the other. This programme brin ... +

In practice, there is a common tension between those developing and interpreting planning policy on the one hand, and the designers of cities on the other. This programme brings these groups together to engage in project-based learning. You will develop planning research, urban analysis and design skills before deciding whether to complete an urban design thesis or dissertation. Both of these options can be completed as work-based studies with opportunities for summer placements. -
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Sep 2022
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Master in Advanced Architectural Design

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Izmir University of Economics
Izmir, Turkey

Urban built environment is transforming on a local and global scale due to the advances in information and building technologies. The impact of this transformation on everyday ... +

Urban built environment is transforming on a local and global scale due to the advances in information and building technologies. The impact of this transformation on everyday life and on the quality of space calls for continual renewal of the architectural discourse and practice. -
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2 years
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Sep 2022
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MSc in Architecture and Urban Design

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Politecnico di Milano
Milan, Italy

The program develops theoretical, humanistic, artistic and design competencies based on the Italian tradition, facing different housing cultures, the new forms, and spaces of ... +

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The program develops theoretical, humanistic, artistic and design competencies based on the Italian tradition, facing different housing cultures, the new forms, and spaces of contemporary cities, the development of new urban settlements in developing countries, the innovation in building techniques and sustainability. -
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