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Urban Design, MA; PGDip – (M.A.)
Newcastle University
School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape| Application Deadline: | Applications are considered throughout the year | ||
| Location: | Newcastle Upon Tyne / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Newcastle University
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.
Typical modules include: principles and practice of urban design; cities and buildings - contemporary issues in urban design; planning in developing countries; economics of development; communications techniques and technologies; urban design project 1 and 2; and a European study visit.
The Diploma can be undertaken by students from a variety of educational and professional backgrounds, including architecture, planning, landscape architecture, property development, art, community engagement as all of these disciplines are relevant and contribute to place-making. The programme builds on the strengths of the multidisciplinarity of its cohort and complements existing skills and experience in built environment related disciplines with new skills in understanding and designing in physical, social and economic contexts.
Contents
Compulsory modules:
TCP8091 Principles and Practice of Urban Design
TCP8032 Communications Techniques and Technologies
TCP8052 Urban Design Seminars
ARC8045 Urban Design Project 1
ARC8040 Cities and Buildings: contemporary issues in urban design
ARC8063 Urban Design Project
ARC8065 European Study Visit
And then select:
ARC8098 Design Thesis
OR
TCP8099 Dissertation
Optional modules:
TCP7023 Economics of Development
TCP8902 The Reflexive Practitioner
TCP8921 Planning in Developing Countries
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Requirements
A minimum of a second-class (2.2) Honours degree or equivalent in any subject and the ability to show, by portfolio or other means, an aptitude for design work. An upper-second-class Honours degree is preferred. Candidates with non-traditional qualifications and/or significant work experience in the field should contact the School for further advice. Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based) or 577 (paper-based), or equivalent. Applicants whose IELTS score is between 6.0 and 6.5, or equivalent, at the time of application must complete a pre-sessional course at INTO Newcastle University before the programme begins.
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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