Boston,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Design for Sustainable Urban Environments (One Year) in Boston United States | Northeastern University
Northeastern University
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Boston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
71,604
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The one-year Master of Design for Sustainable Urban Environments (MDes-SUEN) accepts applicants with an accredited first-professional degree in landscape architecture, architecture, urban planning, or design. The two-year track welcomes students from all academic backgrounds.
The MDes-SUEN program integrates environmental design, urban planning, ecology, and landscape architecture. Through a blend of technical and design-oriented coursework, students gain expertise in urban and landscape design with emphasis on ecological sustainability and social equity—a crucial focus in today's world. With accelerating urbanization and industrialization, professionals skilled in creating sustainable, equitable communities are more essential than ever.
Program Objectives
Northeastern University graduates in architecture, architectural studies, or landscape architecture will demonstrate:Advanced proficiency in 2D/3D visualization and modeling for interpreting and shaping built spaces.
Understanding of how worldwide socio-cultural factors affect urban design, and vice versa.
Comprehensive knowledge of sustainable, resilient design principles and implementation methods.
Effective communication and teamwork abilities for handling intricate design projects.
Grasp of core construction systems and methodologies that define urban structures.
Analytical skills to assess and interpret complex urban settings.
Familiarity with varied career paths and opportunities in built environment design.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
In addition to the general requirements, applicants to the MDes for Sustainable Urban Environments one year track must also submit a portfolio (a portfolio is not required for applicants to the two year track). Portfolios must be submitted via SlideRoom, an online portfolio submission service. The fee for this service is $6.00 (USD) and technical guidelines are available at Slideroom. The portfolio is a critical aspect of your application. The committee will be reviewing it not only for technical proficiencies but equally importantly for evidence of your depth of thinking and approach to problem solving. Please be sure to show projects that are most representative of your abilities and interests. Portfolios should be 10 15 pages in length and include examples of previous studio projects and professional design or planning work, if available. Additionally, one or two examples of other types of creative work can be included such as photography, drawing, graphic and web design, horticultural design and other art forms. Include labels for each project indicating project title and date. To be considered for admission to a CAMD graduate program, international applicants must show proof of English proficiency. This requirement can be met by submitting satisfactory results on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test. Please note that scores are valid for two years and scores must be valid at the time your application is received. Official score reports must be sent to Northeastern University directly from the testing agency. English Language ProficiencyToggle
If your first language and/or language spoken at home is not English, you will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting valid results directly from the testing agency for one of the following exams -
IELTS - 7.0
100 on the Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT)
If your first language and/or language spoken at home is not English, you will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting valid results directly from the testing agency for one of the following exams -
IELTS - 7.0
100 on the Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT)
Tuition
USD
71,604