MSc in Urban Design and Climate Resilience
An interdisciplinary studio-based master’s programme addressing climate resilience through design innovation.
Best for:Best for creative professionals and graduates with a background in design, architecture, geography, or environmental sciences who seek to specialise in climate-resilient urban solutions through interdisciplinary studio-based learning.
Overview
The MSc in Urban Design and Climate Resilience at the University of Limerick offers a hands-on, collaborative studio environment where students engage with complex urban challenges through design-led solutions. Led by experts in urbanism, architecture, ecology, and philosophy, this research-informed programme blends creative practice with contemporary urban theory. Students develop contemporary research projects while honing skills in climate-adaptive design, socio-environmental analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The curriculum is experiential, student-centred, and driven by real-world challenges, preparing graduates to contribute to sustainable urban futures. Applicants should demonstrate creative aptitude, a passion for urban resilience, and a portfolio showcasing relevant design work.
What you'll do
- Develop research projects focused on climate-resilient urban design solutions through hands-on studio-based learning.
- Collaborate with peers and faculty in interdisciplinary teams to address complex urban challenges.
- Create and present design work that integrates socio-environmental concerns and urban theory.
- Engage in experiential and challenge-driven learning to foster innovative urban solutions.
- Contribute to contemporary research in urban design and climate resilience through studio projects.
Requirements
Degree required: A first or second class honours degree (Level 8 or equivalent) in architecture, design, art, geography, environmental science, planning, ecology, horticulture, landscape, civil engineering, or a related field with relevant content. Equivalent prior learning may also be considered.
Language: English; proficiency as per University of Limerick’s English Language Requirements
Instruction: English
- Strong creative aptitude and ability to visually represent ideas through design work.
- Experience or potential in urban design, architecture, or related fields.
- Ability to demonstrate socio-environmental awareness in design projects.
- Applicants must meet the general entry requirements for taught master’s programmes at the University of Limerick.
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
- Applicants may be shortlisted and interviewed at the discretion of the university.
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How to apply
Applicants must submit a portfolio of recent work, including a CV (max 3 pages), a 300-word personal statement addressing interest and experience in urban design and climate resilience, and a sample of creative work demonstrating design skills and socio-environmental relevance. The application process involves submitting these materials online through the University of Limerick’s application portal.
- CV (maximum of three A4 pages)
- Personal statement (300 words addressing interest and experience in Urban Design and Climate Resilience)
- Portfolio of creative work (showcasing design skills, socio-environmental relevance, and visual representation of ideas)
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