MA

Community Development and Planning

Learn more about studying Community Development and Planning as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    18 months
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    32,670USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Sep
  • University ranking
    1001-1200

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.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

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.

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
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Scholarships at Clark University

  • Merit Scholarships for International Students

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    Clark automatically considers undergraduate applicants, including international students, for merit-based scholarships based on academic performance and personal qualities. International first-year and transfer students may receive merit scholarships and need-based grants.

  • Presidential Scholarship

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    A highly selective Clark University merit scholarship awarded to approximately five exceptional students each year. International applicants are considered through Clark’s undergraduate scholarship process where eligible.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

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

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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· USA average
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

Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at Clark University.

USA student visa requirements