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Design and Urban Ecologies

Master's Degree

  • Students in the Design and Urban Ecologies graduate program at Parsons School of Design are rethinking and reinventing conventional urban design and urban planning approaches.

    Join a dynamic, forward-thinking program that examines issues of urbanism, design, and policy in relation to social justice and inclusion. Redefine cities and urbanization processes, and pioneer initiatives that will bring about real, transformative change.

    Design new solutions for the cities of tomorrow.

    Learn something New.

  • Program Highlights

    • Integrate aspects of architecture, urban design, urban planning, and landscape architecture in ways that forefront sociospatial and environmental justice
    • Apply design as a methodology through which to explore and combat social, economic, political, and environmental injustices
    • Use NYC and other world cities as living laboratories to understand the processes of urban decline, restructuring, and development
    • Collaborate with classmates from diverse backgrounds, including the humanities and social sciences, law, architecture, and environmental studies

  • KEY FEATURES

    • 2 years, full-time
    • Annual fall start
    • Merit-based scholarships available

  • 40+ COUNTRIES

    represented by new Parsons graduate students (2021-22)

  • #1 U.S. DESIGN SCHOOL

    2022 QS World University Rankings

  • Design and Urban Ecologies student Silvia Xavier discusses her innovative ideas on trash collection, supporting both urban dwellers and New York City's goal of achieving zero-waste status.

  • We're challenging students to look at the city from multiple perspectives and preparing them to lead transdisciplinary teams for urban transformation.

    Miguel Robles-Durán, Faculty, Urban Ecologies and Urban Practice

  • WHY THE NEW SCHOOL?

    The New School’s Parsons School of Design is renowned for offering an innovative approach to education, with a focus on critical thinking and collaboration. At the only design school within a comprehensive university — The New School — you’ll have access to a truly interdisciplinary academic experience. Our world-class faculty guides students through rigorous training and practice-based learning, taking full advantage of the inspiration and opportunity only New York City can offer.

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