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MSc Urban Strategies and Design

Heriot-Watt University — Edinburgh, United Kingdom

MSc Urban Strategies and Design is a postgraduate Architecture course at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year and starts in September.

Postgraduate · 1 year · Full-time · Architecture

Intakes: September

The programme develops understanding of strategies and engagement with urban spaces from a contemporary, socio-political and economic context, with an emphasis on design. It is jointly delivered by Heriot-Watt and Edinburgh College of Art. Graduates work in urban design, development planning and allied professions. Entry requirements (from the course page): Applications are managed by the University of Edinburgh; specific requirements are not listed on the Heriot-Watt page. English language requirement: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (Writing 6.0) (or accepted equivalent). International full-time tuition fee: not published on the course page (The page does not give a fee and refers to the University of Edinburgh website.).

Modules

  • Sustainable Design and Development
  • Urban Design Theory
  • Strategic Spatial Vision Project
  • Urban Design for Health and Wellbeing
  • Spatial Planning
  • Urban Project
  • Dissertation

Careers

  • Urban design
  • Development planning
  • Public, private, voluntary and international development sectors

Frequently asked questions

How long is MSc Urban Strategies and Design at Heriot-Watt University?

MSc Urban Strategies and Design takes 1 year (Full-time).

When does MSc Urban Strategies and Design start?

Intakes: September.

What level is MSc Urban Strategies and Design?

It is a postgraduate course in Architecture.

What will I study on MSc Urban Strategies and Design?

Modules include Sustainable Design and Development, Urban Design Theory, Strategic Spatial Vision Project, Urban Design for Health and Wellbeing, Spatial Planning and Urban Project.

What careers can MSc Urban Strategies and Design lead to?

Typical roles include Urban design, Development planning and Public, private, voluntary and international development sectors.