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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 must satisfy the university admission requirements as stated in Graduate General Regulation 1.3 in the 間眅埶AV Calendar. 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.
English Language Competence
English is the language of instruction and communication at the university. Accordingly, an applicant whose primary language is not English must demonstrate command of English sufficient to pursue graduate studies in the chosen field. Please refer to the Graduate General Regulations (1.3.3 English Language Competence) for minimum language requirements and further information.
Note that the minimum English language test scores required for this program are higher than the minimum test scores accepted for entry into Graduate Studies at 間眅埶AV. For details, visit the Urban Studies Program website.
Program Requirements
Students must complete 24 units of graduate courses in Urban Studies (excluding URB 697 and URB 699). One or two graduate courses from other departments may be substituted with permission.
Program Length
Students are expected to complete the program requirements in nine terms.
Academic Requirements within the Graduate General Regulations
All graduate students must satisfy the academic requirements that are specified in the Graduate General Regulations, as well as the specific requirements for the program in which they are enrolled.