Master of Arts [M.A] [Urban Development and Urban Design] From McGill University

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Master of Arts [M.A] (Urban Development and Urban Design)

2 year

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Urban Studies,

Social Studies

27,010/Yr

27,010 /Yr

The objective of the School of Urban Planning is to produce qualified professional urban planners for the public and the private sectors and to equip them with the necessary intellectual and practical skills in this respect.
This M.A program in Urban Development and Urban Design aims to produce graduates who are skilled in analysis and design for development in existing (sub)urban landscapes and urbanizing contexts, whether in North America or elsewhere.
A series of courses on urban design, real estate, the politics of development, and urban governance enhance the core curriculum of the professionally accredited M.A program.
Students must register for at least four terms and earn satisfactory grades (i.e., a minimum of B-) in all courses.
This program comprises a total of 60 credits completed over a two-year period: Required core courses (49 credits), and Complementary courses (11 credits).
Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to have acquired basic planning skills, a broad understanding of urban issues, and specialized knowledge in a field of their own choice.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	27010

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing and Food	10350
Transportation	765
Health Insurance	1199
Total Cost	12314

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Applicants must hold a B.A., B.Sc., B.S.Sc. (or equivalent) in a discipline relevant to the proposed field of study.
The university degree, described above, must have been completed with an overall Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0/4.0, or a Grade Point Average of 3.2/4.0 within the last two full-time academic years.
Basic (i.e., high-school level) proficiency in algebra is expected of all applicants as preparation for the M.U.P. methods training in statistics and data analysis.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Candidates should hold a B.A., B.Sc., B.S.Sc. (or equivalent) in a discipline relevant to the proposed field of study. from institutions with a NAAC rating of “A”.
The university degree, described above, must have been completed with a minimum standing of 3.3/4.0 or the equivalent, according to the grading scale on the transcript.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

86 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

65 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

3.2 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Required Document List

Followings are the required documents:

Official Transcripts: Students need to submit a copy of their original transcripts. Each transcript must include a key or legend.
Statement of Interest: Statement of interest is one of the few ways to describe that faculty have to understand the student's motivation, the seriousness of purpose, and their level of commitment to the discipline and (of one to two pages), explaining your motivation for applying to the School, area(s) of specific interest, and longer-term career goals.
Two Reference Letter: Students will choose letter writers who will be able to comment on their academic record and other experiences or relevant skill sets.
CV/Resume: including a summary of your academic background, professional experience, and other relevant activities (e.g., community involvement, volunteer work, etc.).
Academic documents.
English Language Requirement Scores like TOEFL, IELTS, etc.

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Career and Placement after Course

Possible career opportunities are:

Development Manager, real estate
Project Manager, economic development
Planner, city government
Planner, consulting
Associate Planner, urban consulting
Research Associate, international urban development nonprofit Founder, international NGO
Project Planner and Analyst, nonprofit

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