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Design and Urban Ecologies MS at Parsons School of Design

The Design and Urban Ecologies MS course at Parsons School of Design in New York City prepares students to address global urban design issues by teaching a combination of ecology, design and activism.


School: Parsons School of Design
Course: Design and Urban Ecologies MS
Location: New York City, USA
Course dates: September 2023 to May 2025
Application deadline:
15 December 2022

The master's in Design and Urban Ecologies radically reframes the study of urbanization and cities through design-led, justice-centered approaches to urban transformation.

By combining urbanism with ecology, design, policy, activism, and community participation, students gain the expertise needed to address global urban challenges and opportunities.

In line with The New School's commitment to environmental and social justice, students from diverse backgrounds work closely with external partners to design and implement proposals for critical urban change.

Applications to this course have now closed.

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