Overview

The goal of the Regional Planning program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst is to stimulate creative and systematic approaches for addressing and resolving the physical, economic, and social problems of towns, cities, and larger regions.

The program is based on combining theoretical, historical, social, political, and technical dimensions of planning practice with strong emphasis on practice through studio and service to communities in our region, with opportunities for international work as well. We engage both the intellectual and the professional aspects of regional planning. Our alumni can be found in all levels of government as well as in consulting practice, real estate development, private industry, and in academic and research activities. They have been involved on the frontiers of social change since the 1960s such as urban revitalization, environmental protection, advocacy planning, historic preservation, growth management, economic development and geographic information systems.

Coursework

The Master's degree program offers a rich educational experience in many areas of regional planning, including the underlying theories in planning, urban form, urbanization, elements of the planning and decision-making processes, policy analysis and implementation, social planning, information technology and planning tools and techniques.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantitative Methods in Planning

Geographic Information Systems

Public Participation

Research Issues

Planning History and Theory

Judicial Planning Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amherst Center, United States

Disciplines

Urban Planning View 214 other Masters in Urban Planning in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited college or university with recognized standing

A minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0

One copies of official transcripts of all previous college work (undergraduate and any graduate work)

Official scores of the Graduate Record Examination(GRE)

Two letters of recommendation

A personal statement that outlines your goals for graduate study (1-3 pages)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37269 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37269 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

17969 USD / year

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Additional Details

Regional: $32,772

Living costs

Amherst Center

United States

1228 - 2543 USD / month

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Additional Details

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