Urban Studies MSc

As the world becomes increasingly urbanised, cities face mounting challenges, including climate change, inequality, housing crises, infrastructure pressures, and more.<br/><br/>This dynamic and interdisciplinary course equips you with the tools to understand, analyse, and respond to the complex realities of contemporary urban life.<br/><br/>Drawing on insights from anthropology, geography, planning, architecture, political science, sociology, and more, youll gain a rich, nuanced understanding of how cities function and how they can be transformed.<br/><br/>You’ll explore the political, social, economic, and environmental forces shaping urban change, and engage with cutting-edge debates about power, justice, inequality, and sustainability in the city.<br/><br/>From global megacities to smaller urban centres, this course challenges you to think critically and creatively about what the urban future could and should look like.<br/><br/>We’re looking for students who are passionate about the urban world, curious, committed, and ready to make a difference. You might come from a background in geography, planning, anthropology, sociology, or political science.<br/><br/>But we also value lived experience, whether you’ve worked in community organising, policy, activism, or urban development, as your perspective will enrich our conversations and your learning.<br/><br/>Through innovative teaching, hands-on research, and an international outlook, MSc Urban Studies will prepare you to shape the cities of tomorrow, whether in academia, policy, planning, or beyond.