MA Urban Design

The Urban Design MA at the University of Sheffield is an advanced program dedicated to sustainably shaping cities. This full-time or part-time course that starts in September allows planners, designers, geographers, and landscape architects to improve the sustainability and well-being of urban areas.Course Content: The Urban Design MA combines the study of the main theoretical debates about the nature of urban design with a focus on the design of sustainable, inclusive places. The course includes a field trip and a design project, as well as lectures, seminars, group work, and individual projects.Key Modules: Some core modules include Urban Design History and Theory, Urban Design Project I and II, Urban Design Skills, Urban Design Practice, and Research Methods. Optional modules might include Urban Design Theory and Practice, Public Realm: Significance, Design, Experience, and Designing Cities and Neighborhoods.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute.Future Careers: The range of employment opportunities for urban design graduates is broad and includes careers in planning and urban design in public and private sectors, policy-making, and urban design consultancy. Many graduates remain in academia to conduct advanced research and teaching. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.