Urban Studies MSc

About the course

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, planning, political science and sociology. None are able to solve these challenges on their own. 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 understand how cities are confronting these challenges. The compulsory course units are Critical Issues in Urban Studies, Researching the City, Policy and Politics in Action in Greater Manchester and Global Urban Futures. In addition to these compulsory units, you will choose complementary optional course units from a range of disciplines.