I am an Architect and Urbanist having graduated in Brazil and was accepted for a Master degree in Urban Design at McGill, Bartlett and Columbia . I would like to work both with design and research in the field, from small scale to large scale projects, engaging in a peopled approach to the built environment.
In terms of job opportunities in each city and research in the field, and based on the curriculum and focus of the different schools mentioned above, could anyone comment on the pros and cons of these programs?
They are :
- MArch urban Design and Housing - MCGILL
- MSAUD Columbia
- Urban Design and City Planning - Bartlett
Thanks!
Hugoistique
Apr 29, 15 6:41 pm
you’re in a great position, those are excellent schools. I might be biased but I think being in New York is unparalleled for anyone who wants to study urbanism, it’s almost a laboratory of urban issues. The course focuses on urban issues, geography, social interactions, and macro & micro regional issues. I’m not too aware about Mgills and Bartlett´s program, I imagine Bartletts program is more theoretical and research based. There’s been some great discussions on other threads regarding Columbia; have a look:
Hello everyone,
I am an Architect and Urbanist having graduated in Brazil and was accepted for a Master degree in Urban Design at McGill, Bartlett and Columbia . I would like to work both with design and research in the field, from small scale to large scale projects, engaging in a peopled approach to the built environment.
In terms of job opportunities in each city and research in the field, and based on the curriculum and focus of the different schools mentioned above, could anyone comment on the pros and cons of these programs?
They are :
- MArch urban Design and Housing - MCGILL
- MSAUD Columbia
- Urban Design and City Planning - Bartlett
Thanks!
you’re in a great position, those are excellent schools. I might be biased but I think being in New York is unparalleled for anyone who wants to study urbanism, it’s almost a laboratory of urban issues. The course focuses on urban issues, geography, social interactions, and macro & micro regional issues. I’m not too aware about Mgills and Bartlett´s program, I imagine Bartletts program is more theoretical and research based. There’s been some great discussions on other threads regarding Columbia; have a look:
http://archinect.com/forum/thread/69730531/columbia-gsapp-vs-pratt-for-m-s-architecture-and-urban-design
http://archinect.com/forum/thread/69761913/columbia-msaud-2013
I can’t believe your considering UK schools, and have looked at the AA…. ;)
Have a look at LSE cities program, I think by far that’s the most interesting school to study urban and city design in the UK.
Go to Columbia. Columbia grads are basically the foot soldiers of DCP here in NYC.
And they're pretty good at what they do.