Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning, Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

48 Months

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About this course

The Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (BURP) is a professional program designed to equip students with knowledge, analytical skills, and design abilities needed to improve neighborhoods, suburbs, cities, and regions. The curriculum combines lecture courses, studio/lab work, and professional practice courses, providing real-world planning experience. Students can choose electives aligned with their interests, preparing them for roles in public, nonprofit, and private planning organizations. The program emphasizes influencing community growth, addressing social, economic, environmental, and cultural challenges, and making positive contributions to community development.

Why this course is highly recommended

If you are passionate about making positive social, economic, environmental, and physical changes in communities, this program is ideal. It helps students develop a systematic and creative approach to influencing future growth and development, fostering skills useful in diverse organizations like planning departments, nonprofit groups, and private firms. The curriculum's combination of theory and practical experience prepares graduates to impact neighborhoods and regions meaningfully.

Specialisation

While the program offers a broad approach to urban and regional planning, students have the flexibility to select electives that focus on particular topics of interest, enabling them to tailor their education toward specific areas within urban and regional planning.

Course fees

Application fees

1st year tuition fees

14.41L

Living cost

Degree requirements

The program requirements include a combination of planning lecture courses, studio/lab courses, and professional practice courses. Students will also choose from a variety of electives to focus on particular interests within urban and regional planning.

English language test

IELTS

6.5

DUOLINGO

110

TOEFL

PTE

Career prospects

Graduates of the program are prepared for positions in local and state planning departments, nonprofit organizations, and private development and planning firms, where they can help develop and implement community-focused solutions.

FAQs

Who can I contact for questions about the program?

For questions about the Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning degree program, you can contact Dr. Diana Mitsova at dmitzova@fau.edu.

How can I get advice on my course selection?

For advising, contact the College Advising Center at 561-297-3700 or log on to the Success Network/Starfish to make an appointment.