Sustainable Urbanism MSc will equip you with the knowledge and practical tools to shape more sustainable, resilient and inclusive futures for urban environments and communities around the world. This degree explores the complex challenges of urbanism today, bringing together sustainable urban development theory and practice to advance the sustainability of our towns and cities.
You will learn about sustainable urbanism research themes, critically analysing the latest thinking and debates in sustainable development. You will explore urban case studies from around the world, examining the tensions and synergies between the institutional, environmental, social and economic goals of sustainability. This course takes a multidisciplinary approach. We draw on perspectives from urban planning, geography, ecology, urban design and sociology to offer a holistic understanding of sustainability in urban environments. Through hands-on project work, you will gain practical experience applying sustainable urbanism principles to plans, strategies and urban design proposals.
You will gain many transferable skills required to build your career tackling sustainability challenges in urban environments. These include:
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