Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of City and Regional Planning - Land Use and Environmental Planning in Philadelphia United States | University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
58,678
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of City Planning core curriculum provides fundamental skills and knowledge essential for all planners, regardless of specialization, showcasing our innovative and hands-on educational philosophy. Graduates will grasp the legal and historical foundations of urban planning, master the use of demographic and economic data to analyze communities, and comprehend the structure of cities and metropolitan regions globally. Crucially, they will learn which planning strategies are most effective in different situations. Land use and environmental planning form the foundation of urban development. With projections indicating over 80 million new U.S. residents in the next four decades (and 3 billion worldwide), planners must devise innovative solutions to manage growth while revitalizing existing urban areas, protecting vital agricultural and natural resources, encouraging transit-oriented and mixed-use developments, leveraging modern infrastructure systems, ensuring environmental quality, and minimizing urban carbon emissions. Graduates specializing in Land Use and Environmental Planning pursue careers with local governments, consulting firms, regional planning agencies, and organizations focused on smart growth, conservation, and sustainability advocacy.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
You are required to upload transcripts from each college and university that you have attended for credit.
You must submit three letters of recommendation with at least two from college instructors. Applicants who have been out of school for several years may submit recommendations from employers or others in a position to evaluate their professional abilities and academic potential
To be admitted without conditions, most departments require applicants to obtain a TOEFL score of 100 (internet-based) or higher, or an IELTS band score of 7.0 or higher.
You must submit three letters of recommendation with at least two from college instructors. Applicants who have been out of school for several years may submit recommendations from employers or others in a position to evaluate their professional abilities and academic potential
To be admitted without conditions, most departments require applicants to obtain a TOEFL score of 100 (internet-based) or higher, or an IELTS band score of 7.0 or higher.
Tuition
USD
58,678