Master of Urban Planning Personal Statement

The Personal Statement requirements for the Master of Urban Planning are different to those of our other programs. Applicants for the Master of Urban Planning should refer to the course-specific personal statement guide when writing their response. Your personal statement should be no more than 500 words and should address the following three points:

1. The study and/or work experience that motivates your decision to apply for the Master of Urban Planning.
2. A response to one of following questions:
   1. What is the biggest challenge facing cities and why?
   2. What does ‘good’ planning mean to you?
   3. What is the role of planning in shaping future cities?
3. Tell us about a book you have read

Applicants applying for a double masters degree that includes the Master of Urban Planning should NOT use the criteria above and should instead write a personal statement addressing both programs in the double major they are applying for. Please refer to the general personal statement guide for more information.