Master of Science in Urban Planning

Program Description

Learning Outcomes

Requirements

Program Structure

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Master of Science in Urban Planning
Institution
King Saud University
Location
Saudi Arabia
Total Tuition
$ 21339
Intakes
September
Application deadline
January
Application Fee
133
Program Description

The program is designed to achieve excellence in “city building and planning” by graduating highly qualified researchers and professionals, advancing research, and developing the profession in urbanism, while supporting authenticity (indigenous) and identity.

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Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding :
K1 (1-1): Critically interpreting knowledge in Urban Planning education or in the professional field.
K2 (1-2): Understanding advanced concepts and practices in the field of Urban Planning.
K3 (1-3): Recognizing, identifying, and correlating complex inherent issues, and conceptualizing appropriate solutions.

Skills :
S1 (2-1): Assessing and employing the latest skills and digital techniques in developing Urban Planning practices.
S2 (2-2): Integrating knowledge, skills, and strategic planning, and creatively applying them within the discipline.
S3 (2-3): Creating solutions that preserve and enhance the quality of urban life locally and reinforce the Arab-Islamic identity.
S4 (2-4): Demonstrating the ability and persistence to provide solutions to complex challenges.

Values :
V1 (3-1): Committing to competence, honesty, and integrity in Urban Planning and Design education and professional practice.
V2 (3-2): Promoting the spirit of leadership, management, teamwork, and initiative in academic and professional activities.

Requirements

1) The admission requirements of the unified law organizing the graduate
studies in Saudi universities.

2) Admission requirements for the Urban Planning Department
• The applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree – Regular Scientific Stream (the duration of study is 5 years). Graduates of the Bachelor’s Programs – Regular Scientific Stream (4 years) can be accepted, provided they study complementary subjects specified by the department.
• The department accepts graduates of the faculties of architecture, planning, interior design and civil engineering.
• The cumulative GPA must not be less than good (3.25 out of 5).

3) Enrolled student is required to attend on full time basis, however, under special circumstances, part-time study may be approved, which also require the approval of his employer.

Program Structure

First Year – First Semester

No. Subject Code Subject Name Units
1 PLN 540 Advanced Reading in Planning Theory 3 (3+0)
2 PLN 541 Research Methods and Methodologies 3 (3+0)
3 PLN 542 Urban Legislation 3 (3+0)
Total 9

First Year – Second Semester

No. Subject Code Subject Name Units
1 PLN 543 Land Use Planning 3 (3+0)
2 PLN 544 Transportation Planning 3 (3+0)
3 PLN 545 Housing 3 (3+0)
Total 9

Second Year – First Semester

No. Subject Code Subject Name Units
1 PLN 546 Urban Management 3 (3+0)
2 STAT 503 Probability & Mathematical Statistics 3 (3+0)
3 PLN 548 Workshop (Planning Project) 3 (0+3)
4 PLN 598 Prepare Research Plan 1 (0+0)
Total 9

Second Year – Second Semester

No. Subject Code Subject Name Units
1 PLN 600 Thesis 0
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Program Overview
Study Format
On-campus
Program Level
Master's
Language Of Materials
English
Language Of Teaching
English
Mode
Full-time
Duration By Months
24
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Contact Admission
King Saud University
Phone Number
+966114696666
Email
cap@ksu.edu.sa

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