Master of Urban and Environmental Planning
(Revised Curriculum 2022)
Name of Degree and Field of Study
Full name: Master of Urban and Environmental Planning
Abbreviation of name: M.U.E.P.
Total Number of Credits
Plan A1 equivalent of 36 credits
Plan A2 not less than 36 credits
Plan B not less than 36 credits
Character of the Program
1. Type of program: Master’s degree - 2 years
2. Language medium: Thai and/or English
3. Student intake: Thai and foreign students who are able to communicate in Thai and/or English
4. Collaboration with other institutes: This program is run exclusively by the organizing institute
5. Degree conferred: Single degree
Career Opportunities after Graduation
1. Urban planner
2. Teacher in an education institution
3. Academician in urban planning with a private agency
4. Policy and planning analyst in public or private organization
5. Community / urban development planner
6. Blueprint planner and designer
7. Consultant in urban planning, community development planning and organizing participation
8. Related professions such as real estate developer, urban development business entrepreneur, data scientist, data analyst, content creator, coordinator of participatory events
Objectives of the Program
1. To produce graduates who possess advanced skills, knowledge and understanding, with ability in carrying out research and analysis of complex data through the use of comprehensive technology so as to thoroughly comprehend the issues concerned in order to establish concepts and procedures for urban and environmental planning
2. To produce graduates who possess moral and ethical qualities in urban and community planning profession that can create favorable physical urban environments in order to serve and protect public interest in future
3. To build up further body of knowledge for developing academic excellence and professional quality in urban and environmental planning practice.
Eligibility to Apply
1. Applicants must be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent in either architecture, engineering, science, arts, social science, or other disciplines related to development planning such as landscape architecture, town and community planning, urban architecture, urban design, or urban and environmental planning
2. Qualifications other than the above-listed may however be considered for acceptance at the discretion of the Program Operating Committee
3. Possess the qualities stipulated under Article 7 of Silpakorn University Graduate Studies Regulations, 2023 and/or subsequent changes thereof.
Number of Credits
Total of not less than 36 credits throughout the program
Structure of the Curriculum
Plan A1
Compulsory courses non-credit 6 credits
Thesis equivalent to 36 credits
Plan A2
Compulsory courses a number of 12 credits
Elective courses not less than 12 credits
Thesis equivalent to 12 credits
Plan B
Compulsory courses a number of 18 credits
Elective courses not less than 12 credits
Independent Study equivalent to 6 credits
Note: - Plans A1 and A2 do not require students to take Comprehensive Exam
- Plan B students are required to take Comprehensive Exam on theory and practice in urban and environmental planning.
Students with no background in urban and environmental planning are required to enroll in 264 600 Fundamental Knowledge of Urban and Environmental Planning as non-credit course.
Tuition fee per course
Regular Program 112,000 Baht
Special Programs 200,000 Baht
*University fees are not included.
