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    Master of Heritage Conservation/Master of Urban Planning (MHC/MUP)

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    Los Angeles, USMhc/mupIn-person20 months
    $148,000.00
    Tuition
    over 20mo
    60
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Master of Heritage Conservation/Master of Urban Planning (MHC/MUP) at University of Southern California is a 60-credit, 20-month, in-person Mhc/mup program based in Los Angeles, US. Tuition is $148,000.

    About the program

    Dual degree program combining heritage conservation and urban planning. Covers philosophies, theories, and practices of planning and conservation, laws, regulations, policies in the US and internationally, urban design, public policy, architectural and planning history and theory, and methodological tools for investigating the urban built environment.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Nov 1, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Jan 5, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Official TOEFL/IELTS scores – Official scores must be received directly from the testing service and date no earlier than 2 years (24 months) prior to the submission of your application. (Institution code: 4852)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Official TOEFL/IELTS scores – Official scores must be received directly from the testing service and date no earlier than 2 years (24 months) prior to the submission of your application. (Institution code: 4852)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $21,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Heritage Conservation/Master of Urban Planning (MHC/MUP) at University of Southern California cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Heritage Conservation/Master of Urban Planning (MHC/MUP) at University of Southern California is $148,000 across 60 required credits.
    Is Master of Heritage Conservation/Master of Urban Planning (MHC/MUP) at University of Southern California online or in-person?
    Master of Heritage Conservation/Master of Urban Planning (MHC/MUP) at University of Southern California is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Heritage Conservation/Master of Urban Planning (MHC/MUP) at University of Southern California take to complete?
    Master of Heritage Conservation/Master of Urban Planning (MHC/MUP) at University of Southern California is structured around 20 months and 60 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Heritage Conservation/Master of Urban Planning (MHC/MUP) at University of Southern California?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 undergraduate grade point average (GPA)
    What work-permit options follow Master of Heritage Conservation/Master of Urban Planning (MHC/MUP) at University of Southern California?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Heritage Conservation/Master of Urban Planning (MHC/MUP) at University of Southern California: 12 months OPT (US)