Seattle,
WA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Urban Studies (Tacoma) in Tacoma United States | University of Washington
University of Washington
|
Tacoma United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
42,105
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Urban Studies School provides a Bachelor of Arts program featuring specialized tracks in Community Development & Planning, Global Urbanism, and GIS & Spatial Planning. Students begin with foundational urban studies courses covering city exploration, global development, and practical applications. Each concentration offers targeted theoretical and technical training to analyze and influence urban systems at local and international levels. Alumni pursue careers in public and private sectors, including housing development, urban planning, geographic information systems, transportation, government, and social services. This degree also serves as strong preparation for advanced studies in fields like community development, spatial analytics, public policy, law, or urban design.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The UW no longer requires SAT or ACT scores for most applicants. No letters of recommendation
We ask that you not send letters of recommendation or other supplemental materials such as drawings, CDs, DVDs, books or other portfolio-type items. We will learn everything we need to know about you through your essay responses.
Regardless of whether you are applying as a U.S. or international student, if you have attended a school outside of the U.S. that follows a national compulsory curriculum, you are required to upload a scanned, unofficial copy of your transcript for grade levels 9 and higher in the Upload section of the UW questions portion of your online application. TOEFL (iBT) - 76, IELTS - 6.0.
We ask that you not send letters of recommendation or other supplemental materials such as drawings, CDs, DVDs, books or other portfolio-type items. We will learn everything we need to know about you through your essay responses.
Regardless of whether you are applying as a U.S. or international student, if you have attended a school outside of the U.S. that follows a national compulsory curriculum, you are required to upload a scanned, unofficial copy of your transcript for grade levels 9 and higher in the Upload section of the UW questions portion of your online application. TOEFL (iBT) - 76, IELTS - 6.0.
Tuition
USD
42,105