Newcastle University

Architecture, Planning and Landscape

Architecture and Planning Studies MA

12 months full time; 24 months part time

Fees

Fees per academic year 2012-13

UK/EU: full time £5,500 part time £2,750
International: full time £11,165 part time fees
Please refer to our Tuition Fees section for information about changes to fees and fee discounts.

Aims

This programme is suitable for those wishing to develop a broader critical understanding of the urban built environment.  It is particularly relevant for those wishing to work in urban redevelopment or regeneration.  It enhances the understanding and skills of those who are currently professional Urban Designers, Planners or Architects.  However, it does not provide professional accreditation for either the planning or architecture professions.

Programme Description

This is a flexible programme, which is not professionally accredited. It provides an especially useful grounding for students considering a PhD in architecture, planning and landscape, or those who wish to add a range of planning skills to an existing professional qualification in another discipline.

The programme combines taught and research elements, and offers a particularly wide range of choices for specialisation, drawing on the wide variety of postgraduate modules available within Architecture, Planning and Landscape. The first two semesters comprise taught modules to a total value of 120 credits. Only one module - evaluation, analysis and research (10 credits) - is compulsory. Throughout the year you also work towards the preparation of a dissertation of around 15,000 words (60 credits) on an approved research topic of your choice.

Find out more detailed information about the programme modules

Entrance Requirements

A minimum of a second-class Honours degree or equivalent in any subject. 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 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.

Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.

Tier 4 Student Visas (International Applicants)

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has now revised its rules for Tier 4 student visa applications regarding English language ability. You are now required to hold a minimum of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) in all sub skills (listening, writing, reading and speaking) to be eligible to apply for a Tier 4 visa.

Please note that the University’s English language requirements are normally higher (see above).

Typical Funding

See also: Funding and Finance.

How to Apply

There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2012 entry should apply by Friday 13 July 2012 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.

For the quickest and easiest way to apply, visit our postgraduate online application site.

Further Information

Extra costs may be incurred for materials and travel as part of this programme.

For further information please contact:
Vicky Watson or Nicola Rutherford
School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 6004
E-mail: apl-taught@ncl.ac.uk