MA Urban Design

The Urban Design MA course offered by Liverpool John Moores University delivers a comprehensive understanding of urban design from a theoretical and historical perspective, with a focus on the importance of sustainable development. By combining theory, practice, and key design principles, the course aims to give students the skills and knowledge needed to make significant contributions to the architectural and urban design industries. Course Content: The course spans over one year full-time or two years part-time and covers a range of subjects such as: urban theory, the nature of cities and urbanism, strategies for change, and design skills. Moreover, students get the opportunity to work on live urban design projects in collaboration with local private and public sectors. There's also a dissertation module to complete the course. Key Modules: The course is composed of key modules including: Climate Change and Cities, Urban History and Design Theory, Sustainable Urbanism, Sustainable Urban Design, Urban Design Projects 1 and 2, and Dissertation. Accreditations: The Urban Design MA course is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Royal Institution of British Architects (RIBA). Future Careers: Upon completion of the course, graduates may pursue careers in professional design practices, planning authorities, property development, consultancy, and more. Students can also proceed to study at PhD level. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.