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Queen Mary University of London: Urban History and Culture
| Institution | Queen Mary University of London View institution profile |
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| Department | History |
| Web | https://www.qmul.ac.uk/ |
| history-admissions@qmul.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)207 882 8352 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Study the social, political, cultural and economic development of two great world cities: Paris and London. Administered by the University of London Institute in Paris (ULIP), the MA in Urban History and Culture is offered in collaboration with Queen Mary’s School of History, School of Geography and School of English and Drama.
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Choose between a split-site programme in Paris and London, or a full year in Paris
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Gain an international perspective and strong inter-cultural understanding as well as an ability to assess the contours of cultural difference
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Immerse yourself in two of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world and benefit from the exposure to the culture and traditions of two major European capitals.
What you'll study
The MA in Urban History and Culture is a unique opportunity to study the development of the modern city from historical perspectives and through the comparative experience of two of the great urban laboratories of the Western world, Paris and London.
You can choose to spend a full year in Paris with short visits to London, or you can study modules at Queen Mary in London in your second semester.
You will explore the development of urban topography and planning through site visits and analysis, using a primarily bifocal approach to the growth of city living and management, and how that has shaped the fabric of the world.
With faculty expertise drawn from three Schools at Queen Mary as well as ULIP, the programme will allow you to develop your empirical understanding of and your methodological approaches to what distinguishes and what connects these two cities. You will be able to expand these comparative insights towards a broader engagement with urban history and culture, and the challenges cities face today.
Additional costs
You will be responsible for your travel costs between London and Paris.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in a relevant Humanities-related subject. |
| Location | University of London Institute in Paris 9-11 rue Constantine Paris 75007 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in a relevant Humanities-related subject. |
| Location | University of London Institute in Paris 9-11 rue Constantine Paris 75007 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in a relevant Humanities-related subject. |
| Location | University of London Institute in Paris 9-11 rue Constantine Paris 75007 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in a relevant Humanities-related subject. |
| Location | University of London Institute in Paris 9-11 rue Constantine Paris 75007 |
Queen Mary University of London is a place where every difference is celebrated –where your unique perspective is not just welcomed, but essential. Join a community where your individuality fuels progress, and your distinct experiences shape a richer, more dynamic learning environment.
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