Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of high school/ secondary education
Program
Master's
Key facts
- Duration18 months
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee32,670USD
- Start dateJan, Sep
- University ranking1001-1200
Program overview
What Clark University says about their program:
Poverty and structural racism undermine the quality of life in urban areas in the United States, and the societal costs can last for generations. The complexity of these problems demands an approach that goes beyond social work or urban planning or design. We developed the M.A. in Community Development and Planning because we believe social and economic justice are possible through the practice of engaged and future focused community development.
In Clark’s Community Development and Planning program, students learn about the relations between power and capital that produce inequity, and how to use this knowledge to build partnerships and capacity in people, places, organizations, and institutions in order to promote structural change. Our curriculum is strategic and future-oriented, informed by an understanding of historic political-economic trends and current affairs. The curriculum has depth in areas such as youth justice, economic development, food security, and managing neighborhood transformation through community engagement, planning, and non-profit leadership.
Our faculty are engaged scholars and practitioners who work with, and for, state and city governments as well as community development corporations and other non-profits on a range of initiatives aimed at addressing urban challenges. They bring their skills and experience into the classroom, working closely with students to chart career paths. As mentors, the faculty introduce students to internships and a broad professional network.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2
2) or equivalent.
English proficiency
English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.
English proficiency waivers
Documents required
- Passport
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree certificate or diploma
- Proof of English proficiency
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
- Recommendation letters
- Finance proof
- Translations
- Credential evaluations
Fees and funding
Clark University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Clark University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.
Fee information
- Master's programs tuition
From $15,525 to $62,700 per year
- PhD programs tuition
$10,952 per year
Please note: Although PhD programs have tuition listed, for the most part, students will receive a full scholarship and stipend depending on their positions
Funding
- Merit Scholarship
15% of tuition
- School Awarded Scholarship
30% of tuition
- Dean’s Scholarship
50% of tuition
- Fiat Lux Scholarship
75% of tuition
All applicants who wish to be considered for scholarships must indicate their interest within the application form and submit the following:
- A written essay (500–1,000 words) related to your future goals
- A video essay (1–3 minutes) answering
“What class in your future master’s program are you most excited to take, and why?”
Scholarships are awarded at the time of admission and are final. More than 90% of Clark graduate students, both U.S. and international, receive scholarships.
What is the cost of living near Clark University?
| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,872 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,655 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $193 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $65 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $59 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $65 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $250 |
| Books and study supplies (monthly) | $75 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $14 |
| Gym membership | $29 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and clarku.edu (University published).
Visa requirements for Clark University
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