Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Architecture, Urbanism and Climate Action in Belfield Ireland | University College Dublin
University College Dublin
|
Belfield Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
29,100
(c. USD33,602.64)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Cities and their infrastructure are exerting unprecedented pressure on global ecosystems, while also serving as crucial arenas for climate initiatives. The MSc in Architecture, Urbanism and Climate Action (MAUCA) program prepares graduates and career professionals with specialized expertise to address the urgent need for resilient, sustainable urban planning and design. The School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy (APEP) integrates four essential disciplines to deliver an exceptional postgraduate education.
Key curriculum components focus on advancing understanding of climate science, policy frameworks, geographic information systems, systemic approaches, and environmental ethics, while cultivating practical abilities for eco-conscious, equitable architectural and urban development. Elective courses draw from diverse UCD departments including Architecture, Planning, Environmental Policy, Geography, Biosystems Engineering, Economics, and Law. During the summer term, students complete a Linked Research Project with three pathways: conducting independent academic research, joining a significant EU or national research initiative at UCD, or interning with industry leaders in sustainable construction and urban planning. Numerous graduates have secured permanent positions with their research partners or host organizations.
DURATION:1 Year
NEXT INTAKE:2024/2025 September
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An honours undergraduate degree NFQ level 8 with a minimum upper second class honours or international equivalent in subjects related to the built environment including architecture urban design engineering environmental sciences or humanity degrees involving social or natural sciences
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 no band less than 6.0 in each element or equivalent
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 no band less than 6.0 in each element or equivalent
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.
Tuition
EUR
29,100