Urbanism degrees focus on designing sustainable, equitable cities and solving urban challenges.
Urbanism as an academic field focuses on the study and planning of cities and urban environments. This interdisciplinary field encompasses various aspects of urban life, including urban design, urban development, city planning, transportation systems, sustainability, and social dynamics within cities. Urbanists analyse and propose solutions to the complex challenges faced by modern cities, striving to create liveable, equitable, and sustainable urban spaces.
Urbanism plays a crucial role in addressing urbanisation challenges, such as population growth, affordable housing, transportation congestion, and environmental sustainability. As cities continue to expand and evolve, the demand for skilled urbanists will remain significant, making it a rewarding and impactful career path for those passionate about shaping the future of cities and improving urban living conditions.
Your degree program will be delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, and practical exercises. Depending on your course, you may also have the opportunity to participate in fieldwork or community engagement projects. Modules you will study could include:
Graduates of a degree in Urbanism will have a wide range of career options available to them. These may include roles as urban planner, city designer, transportation planner, community development specialist, environmental analyst, and urban policy advisor.
Graduates of a master's degree in Urbanism will have advanced career options available to them. These may include roles as urban strategist, urban development consultant, urban economist, policy analyst, and city management executive.
Urban, Port and Transport Economics Master
Erasmus School of Economics, Erasmus University Rotterdam Netherlands
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Urban Governance of Inclusive Sustainable Cities Master Degree
Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB), Erasmus University Rotterdam Netherlands
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Msc Urbanism and Sustainable Environments MSc
University of Nottingham Ningbo China China
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Urban and Regional Planning (Accelerated 1-year program) MSc
University of Alberta Canada
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DDM Urban Planning, Society and Sustainability Master Degree
University of Groningen Netherlands
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Transitional Environments Design MDes
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design (PolyU Design) Hong Kong
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