The Master of Urban and Regional Planning at UCLA Luskin prepares students to become thoughtful, effective and influential practitioners who can lead across the public, private and nonprofit sectors. The program combines rigorous training in planning theory, policy analysis, research methods and applied practice with a strong commitment to social justice, environmental sustainability and inclusive community development. Students are trained both as generalists — with grounding in economic analysis, law, statistics, history and urban studies — and as specialists in one or more areas of planning practice.
The MURP is a two-year degree program and is fully accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board, a joint undertaking of the American Institute of Certified Planners and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. Approximately 70 new students enroll in the program each fall.
Through coursework, internships, client projects and engagement with faculty and community partners, MURP students gain the analytical tools, practical experience and professional networks needed to advance positive social, economic and environmental change in Los Angeles, California and beyond.
The Department of Urban Planning also hosts Visiting Scholars and Visiting Graduate Researchers from universities and research institutions around the world, fostering opportunities for academic exchange and collaboration with UCLA faculty. Learn more about the Visitor Program.
Master’s students complete a minimum of 72 units, including coursework, fieldwork and a final capstone project. Students must select one or more of the following areas of concentration to focus their studies:
Climate, Environment, and Society
Community Economic Development and Housing
Design and Development
Regional and International Development
Transportation Policy and Planning
The MURP degree is normally obtained after six quarters of full-time study. Students are also required to complete a 300-hour internship, usually completed in the summer between the first and second years. The length of the course of study depends upon the academic background and experience of the candidate.
All core courses must be completed during the first year of study (with the exception of the fieldwork course, UP 496). Students must petition in order to alter this schedule; such petitions require approval by the Graduate Advisor and are only occasionally granted in truly extenuating circumstances. Review Course Syllabi here.
For more information, please visit the MURP Handbook
Sean Campbell
Associate Director Admissions & Recruitment
sean@luskin.ucla.edu
(310) 825-8957
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