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University College Dublin: Science in Urban Design
| Institution | University College Dublin View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | UCD School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy |
| Web | www.ucd.ie/global |
| internationalenquiries@ucd.ie | |
| Telephone | +353 1 716 8500 |
| Study type | Research |
Summary
The School offers an interdisciplinary Master of Science in Urban Design (City Urbanist Masters) by research offered in September 2023 in the context of emerging demand nationally for the role of 'City Urbanist'. It is available to graduates of Architecture, Planning and other professions, such as Landscape Architecture and Engineering, with suitable academic qualifications. The programme seeks to develop and improve the student’s range of theoretical, research and practical skills in Urban Design. The Course has a strong international outlook, focusing on emerging and developing theory, best practice, and Case Studies in Europe and beyond. Allied to this, the Course seeks to understand the Irish urban condition and to create innovative and place-specific solutions for development and improvement. Urban design responses and research related to increasingly complex issues are investigated, including climate change and design, stakeholder placemaking cultures, political and economic challenges and opportunities and increased specialisation of the urban designer's role. UCD provides the only fourth level Masters Research Programme in Urban Design in Ireland. It has evolved significantly since its establishment in 1997.
The MSc Urban Design at UCD is designed for professionals who demonstrate appropriate related experience, and/or knowledge of a specific research area in urban design or urbanism. Candidates will normally submit appropriate selected previously published or completed work at applications stage.
The programme is underpinned by the following key objectives:
to provide a solid base in urban design theory
to provide a comprehensive knowledge of current practice and techniques
to provide a robust set of practical urban design skills, and
to develop the body of research in urban design in Ireland.
The programme is comprised of a series of modules, including taught elements, which emphasise the importance of balancing theory, practice and research. The course is a full time course, running over 4 semesters, beginning in September. The programme offers an opportunity to learn and innovate with a multi-disciplinary group of research students. Architects, Planners, Landscape Architects, Surveyors and Engineers have all undertaken the programme in the past.
The programme is conducted for the most part on the Richview campus, which adjoins the main University campus at Belfield. The Library at Richview is an essential resource for the programme, which has its own studio in an adjoining building.
The aim of the programme is to provide a high quality learning environment and an academic structure for research and development of ideas – a methodological framework which could inform and improve the decisions of practice. The programme is also intended to act as an introductory vehicle for those wishing to pursue further research at PhD level.
MSc
| Level | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The MSc Urban Design at UCD is designed for professionals who demonstrate appropriate related experience, and/or knowledge of a specific research area in urban design or urbanism. The Programme is open to graduates of Architecture, Planning and other professions, such as Landscape Architecture and Engineering, with suitable academic qualifications. Candidates will normally submit appropriate selected previously published or completed work at applications stage. Candidates for the Degree must obtain the permission of the Faculty before entering on the course. A candidate who is a holder of the Degree of Bachelor of Architecture, or of an equivalent qualification in Architecture or a degree in a related discipline, shall be eligible to obtain the Degree of Master of Science (Urban Design) on the following conditions: The Degree of Master of Science (Urban Design) will be taken through a full-time course of study. (Note: A part-time programme of study could be negotiated after the first two full-time trimesters of taught content.) |
Why UCD?
University College Dublin is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities. Ranked in the top 1% of institutions worldwide, in the overall 2024 QS World University Rankings, UCD was named 126 in the world.
UCD, Ireland’s Global University, is Ireland’s largest university. Established in 1854, the university has a student body of almost 38,000 students with more than 10,000 international students drawn from 152 countries. UCD is Ireland's leader in graduate education with over 11,000 graduate students; almost a quarter of whom are graduate research students.
Students are attracted to UCD by the strength of its teaching and …
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