Urbanisation is at the centre of today’s most significant global challenges — from housing crises and climate change to questions of identity, technology and inequality. Urban Studies MSc combines intellectual depth, creative exploration and interdisciplinary thinking to develop rigorous and innovative approaches to understanding and addressing the complexities of the urban age.
Drawing on UCL’s range of internationally renowned expertise in urban research, across geography, planning, engineering and the humanities, as well as other cognate disciplines, the course equips students with advanced theoretical frameworks and analytical tools to investigate the historical and contemporary dynamics of urban life. You will work with the latest comparative, intersectional, engaged and multisensory approaches to critical urban scholarship, and are encouraged to situate their own understanding within the diverse cross-disciplinary field of urban studies. With a strong commitment to bridging theory and practice through careful engagement with London and cities around the world, the course empowers you to imagine and shape more equitable and sustainable urban futures.
The course is open to graduates from a broad range of disciplines who are interested in cities and urban change. It is ideal for applicants who want to develop an interdisciplinary understanding of urban issues and build the analytical and practical skills needed for careers in research, policy, planning and related fields.
This course equips you with a critical and interdisciplinary understanding of urban change, preparing you for careers in academia, public policy, planning, journalism, the environmental sector, and other professional fields where urban expertise is essential. The course has gained a strong reputation in the UK and internationally, consistently recruiting excellent students from varied academic and professional backgrounds. We have an impressive record of students being awarded departmental dissertation prizes.
You will develop advanced skills in:
You will benefit from direct engagement with practitioners in urban policy, media, activism, architecture, planning and beyond.
The Urban Studies MSc has prepared graduates for careers across a diverse range of sectors, including local and municipal government, urban policy organisations, cultural institutions, social enterprises, financial services, and think tanks. 100% of graduates were in work or further study 15 months after graduating. Graduate Outcomes Survey 2018 - 2024.
Alumni have gone on to work for employers such as the Greater London Authority , Accenture , Civil Service , Cushman & Wakefield , CNN , and Future of London , with roles spanning planning, public policy, project delivery, education, media, and urban consultancy.
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 40 位 | 曼彻斯特大学The University of Manchester | 1年 | 30900英镑/年 |