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University of Manchester: Urban Studies
| Institution | University of Manchester |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Environment, Education and Development |
| Web | https://www.manchester.ac.uk |
| gdi-admissions@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 275 2814 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
As the world becomes increasingly urbanised, cities face mounting challenges, including climate change, inequality, housing crises, infrastructure pressures, and more.
This dynamic and interdisciplinary course equips you with the tools to understand, analyse, and respond to the complex realities of contemporary urban life.
Drawing on insights from anthropology, geography, planning, architecture, political science, sociology, and more, you'll gain a rich, nuanced understanding of how cities function and how they can be transformed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
As the proportion of the world’s population living in urban areas continues to grow, so do the challenges to secure an inclusive, just and sustainable set of futures. These challenges ask questions of traditional academic disciplines, such as anthropology, architecture, business studies, economics, geography, history, political science and sociology – solving these challenges is behind any single discipline. Instead, drawing upon concepts and methods from across these disciplines, the MSc in Urban Studies provides a sophisticated analysis and understanding of urbanisation. This interdisciplinary programme brings together a diverse set of analytic tools, research methods, and theories to better understanding how cities are confronting these challenges .
This programme seeks students who care about the global urban world. You will be committed, engaged, and informed about the current and future challenges facing cities across the planet. Likely, with an undergraduate background in anthropology, geography, planning, political science or sociology, we also recognise that some applications might also have relevant life experience, and this is something we will value.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
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