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Urban Studies
This diploma augments an undergraduate degree by providing exposure to, and development of urban expertise and insights.
間眅埶AV Requirements
Applicants for admission are normally required to have an undergraduate degree in one of the urban studies base disciplines (economics, geography, political science, sociology and anthropology). Applications from students with other degrees or with equivalent professional training and experience will also be considered. 間眅埶AVs decisions will be based on material submitted with the application.
Application
Applicants must submit the following documentation.
application for admission to graduate studies
official transcript of undergraduate grades (mailed directly from the granting institution) three confidential reference letters (mailed directly from referees, one of whom should be an academic)
a statement of the applicant's program interest
TOEFL and TWE test scores may be required for applicants whose first language is not English
Program Requirements
The program requires completion of 24 URB course units with the exception of URB 697 and 699. One or two graduate courses from other departments may be substituted with permission.
Academic Requirements within the Graduate General Regulations
All graduate students must satisfy the academic requirements that are specified in the (residence, course work, academic progress, supervision, research competence requirement, completion time, and degree completion), as well as the specific requirements for the program in which they are enrolled, as shown above.
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