Academic programme
Master of Science (Urban and Regional Planning) [from 2019]
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.
- An 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 and 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 and 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
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| URP5100 | Development of Urban and Regional Planning Theory and Practice | 3 | — |
| URP5103 | GIS for Urban and Regional Planning | 3 | — |
| URP5101 | Legislative and Institutional framework of Urban and Regional Planning | 3 | — |
| URP5102 | Urban and Regional Development Policy and Standards | 3 | — |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| URP5201 | Climate Change Impact and Adaptation Planning for Resiliency | 3 | — |
| YYY5201 | Elective | 3 | Choose URP5203 or URP5204 |
| URP5202 | Urban and Regional Planning Strategy for Disaster Management | 3 | — |
| URP5200 | Urban Development Strategy and Settlement Hierarchy | 3 | — |
Semester 3
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| YYY5301 | Elective | 3 | Choose URP5303 or URP5304 |
| URP5301 | Integrated Community Participatory Planning for Sustainable Development | 3 | — |
| URP5300 | Research Methods, Planning Analysis and Evaluation | 3 | — |
| URP5302 | Urban Design Studio | 3 | — |
Second Year
Semester 2
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| URP5001 | Settlement and Housing Development Strategy | 3 | — |
Annual Attachment
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| URP5010 | Master Dissertation/ Professional Report | 9 | — |
Third Year
Annual Attachment
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| URP5010 | Master Dissertation/ Professional Report | 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 (URP 5010) in Year 2. Please consult your HOD or Admissions Division for further clarification. |