Academic programme
Master of Science (Urban Planning and Management)
Admissions
Entry requirements
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- An undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7 in a relevant area including Geography, Social Sciences, Engineering, Architecture, Management, Economics, or any other discipline deemed relevant by the University.
- A degree with a GPA of less than 2.7 in a relevant area including Geography, social Sciences, Engineering, architecture, management, Economics, or any other discipline deemed relevant by the University, and a minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification experience.
- A mature applicant who possesses a Certificate in a relevant discipline and 5 years post qualification experience.
- A Postgraduate Diploma in Urban Planning & Management with a minimum GPA of 2.4 or any other Postgraduate Diploma in an area deemed relevant by the University.
- A Postgraduate diploma in urban Planning & Management with a GPA of less than 2.4, with a minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification experience.
- A Master of Science Degree in an area deemed relevant by the University.
- Any other qualification deemed by the University to be equivalent to the above.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| URP5100 | Development of Urban and Regional Planning Theory and Practice | 3 | This course replace UPM 5101, which is no longer being offered. |
| UPM5002 | GIS for Urban Planning and Management | 3 | - |
| UPM5102 | Legislative and Administrative Context of Planning | 3 | - |
| URP5101 | Legislative and Institutional framework of Urban and Regional Planning | 3 | This course replace UPM 5102, which is no longer being offered. |
| UPM5101 | Theory and Comparative History of Urban Planning | 3 | - |
| UPM5103 | Urban Economic Development | 3 | - |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENV5209 | Climate Change Impacts, Mitigation and Adaptation | 4 | - |
| UPM5203 | Digital Urban Design Studio 1 | 3 | - |
| UPM5201 | Energy and the Built Environment | 3 | - |
| UPM5202 | Project Development & Management | 3 | - |
Semester 3
3 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPM5302 | Community and Participatory Planning | 3 | - |
| UPM5303 | Digital Urban Design Studio 2 | 3 | - |
| UPM5301 | Research Methods, Planning Analysis & Evaluation | 3 | - |
Second Year
Annual Attachment
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPM5010 | Master Dissertation | 9 | - |
Third Year
Annual Attachment
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPM5010 | Master Dissertation | 9 | Select this course in third year, if you have registered for this course before in 2nd year and have not completed it. If you are registering for this course for the first time in your programme, register for the course (UPM 5010) in Year 2. Please consult your HOD or Admissions Division for further clarification. |