Berkeley,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of City Planning / Juris Doctorate in Berkeley United States | University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
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Berkeley United States
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Qualification
Combined Graduate / Doctoral Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,366
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
This program aims to deliver a comprehensive professional education with broader scope than typical offerings for students focused on urban land use, housing, or social policy issues. The planning coursework equips students with policy analysis skills and introduces theories and initiatives tackling urban development challenges. Legal studies further enhance analytical capabilities and provide essential knowledge for effective plan execution.
Students completing this dual degree program gain qualifications for diverse careers bridging law and urban planning. Potential roles include city attorneys, community development leaders, legislative committee staff, development managers, planning department heads, consulting planners, land use advisors, government agency staff, public interest advocates, and executive aides to elected officials. Program alumni have accessed remarkable career paths across these fields.
Through partnerships with Berkeley Law and UC Hastings College of Law, the Department of City & Regional Planning (DCRP) enables qualified candidates to earn both a Master of City Planning (MCP) and Juris Doctor (JD) in four years - one year less than pursuing the degrees separately.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A minimum of three letters of recommendation must be submitted through the UC Berkeley Graduate Division Application by the application deadline.
For purposes of admission, your most recent TOEFL score must be at least 90 for the Internet-based test (IBT), and 570 for the paper-based format (PBT).
IELTS: 7 out of 9.
A G.P.A. of 3.0 or better (on a 4-point scale) for all coursework completed AFTER the first two years of UNDERGRADUATE study is required (this is known as your Advanced G.P.A.).
Publication, report, or writing sample must be saved as a single file in PDF format, 50 pages maximum (no minimum page requirement), and submitted via the UC Berkeley Graduate Division online application. File size must be no larger than 10MB.
For purposes of admission, your most recent TOEFL score must be at least 90 for the Internet-based test (IBT), and 570 for the paper-based format (PBT).
IELTS: 7 out of 9.
A G.P.A. of 3.0 or better (on a 4-point scale) for all coursework completed AFTER the first two years of UNDERGRADUATE study is required (this is known as your Advanced G.P.A.).
Publication, report, or writing sample must be saved as a single file in PDF format, 50 pages maximum (no minimum page requirement), and submitted via the UC Berkeley Graduate Division online application. File size must be no larger than 10MB.
Tuition
USD
27,366