The M.A. in urban affairs and public policy program emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to understanding communities and the policies that affect them. The 36-credit-hour program can be pursued full or part time. Students may choose one of these initial pre-defined areas of focus:
urban and regional planning
housing and community development
health services policy
nonprofits and philanthropy
historic preservation,
media and public policy
Or, with the assistance of a faculty advisor, students may design a special area of focus.
The core integration of academics, public service and research makes our program a leader in the field as well as a model for the combination of theory and practice. Students take courses and simultaneously engage in service and research for public, private and nonprofit organizations.
Traditional master鈥檚 degree students can complete the program in two years of full-time study. Current UD undergraduate students can be considered for admission to the 4+1 B.A. in public policy/M.A. in urban affairs and public policy.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected July 2025
Start date
February 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
University of Delaware,
4 Kent Way,
NEWARK,
Delaware,
19716, United States
Applicants to a University of Delaware graduate program must possess (or be in the final year of completing) a U.S. equivalent bachelor鈥檚 degree. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is offered by the Educational Testing Service in test centers throughout the world. The University requires an official paper-based TOEFL score of at least 550 or at least 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) for an applicant to be considered for admission. The University expects a minimum score of 18 on the Internet-based Speaking Test. IELTS Australia. A band score of 6.5 is expected by the University.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
UD students study high-ranking, research-intensive programs supported by over 275 years of academic heritage, joining a distinguished alumni network
