Course summary
Our Urban Design MA, PGDip is aimed at built environment professionals who want to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in the field of urban design. It equips you to contribute towards an improvement in the quality of the built environment. Applications for this course are now open You can now apply for September 2021 entry. The course is structured around three main design projects. Each explores key contemporary issues in urban design: •urban regeneration •housing •public space and engagement. These projects are underpinned by theoretical and practical lectures, seminars and workshops. The course is primarily studio based and there is an emphasis on independent learning. You are encouraged to cultivate a studio atmosphere within your year group where you will benefit from each other's diverse disciplinary backgrounds. Building on the strengths of the multidisciplinarity of its cohort, the course complements existing skills and experience in built environment related disciplines with new skills in understanding and designing in physical, social and economic contexts. The course can be undertaken by students from a variety of educational and professional backgrounds, including: •architecture •planning •landscape architecture •property development •art •community engagement. Delivery: The programme is structured around three main design projects that each explore key contemporary issues in urban design, currently: urban regeneration; housing; and public space/engagement. These projects are underpinned by theoretical and practical lectures, seminars and workshops. The programme is therefore heavily studio based and there is an emphasis on independent learning. Year groups are encouraged to cultivate a studio atmosphere where students benefit from each other's diverse disciplinary backgrounds. Accreditation: The Urban Design MA is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) as a specialist qualification. This is a professional accreditation and allows membership to RTPI, which will enhance your career whether you are a student just starting out on your professional journey or an experienced planner at the peak of your career. Facilities: The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape has excellent studio teaching facilities and our research suite provides designated space and equipment for each postgraduate researcher. Our facilities include: •studios •exhibition spaces •print room •seminar rooms •IT suites.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Town Planning Institute, Royal
Entry requirements
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject, such as: •architecture •landscape architecture •design •environmental design •urban planning •geography •property development. We will also consider your application if you have a degree in a different subject, lower or non-standard qualifications and relevant professional experience. If you have a non-traditional background you could be offered a place on the PGDip. On achieving the required grades you could then transfer to the full MA. Newcastle University graduates: Do you hold an Architecture and Urban Planning BA Honours (K190) degree? •2:1 or above - you don't need to submit a portfolio, we will automatically offer you a place when you apply •2:2 - submit your application and portfolio and we will consider you for an interview. The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Provider information
Newcastle University
King’s Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU