About the Course – Urban Studies

This program combines academic approaches with real-world experience to understand urbanization. Urbanization is a global phenomenon that determines the future of our societies. Most of the key challenges and problems are faced in cities. The expansion and growing urbanization invites serious problems to future generations. Although cities provide enormous economic, technical, and cultural opportunities, they are also a source of social conflicts as well as environmental and health problems.

In order to address those problems, Urban Studies play an instrumental role. This program familiarises students with different approaches to urban studies and planning. It will help you acquire skills relevant to a digital representation, analysis and communication, modalities and techniques of communication and argumentation, research methods, and methodologies of academic research. Students are given knowledge on using digital tools to analyze and study urban phenomena and illustrating ideas and solutions visually and graphically. You will have an opportunity to develop many transferable skills – analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication – that are essential for a broad range of career trajectories.

Career Prospect

The Urban Studies prepares you in understanding complex urban phenomena as well as interpreting and applying knowledge from areas related to urban development. Students are given opportunities to collaborate with different actors, such as public administrations, civil society, and companies during their studies. As graduates, students are prepared to enter a field that is meaningful, growing, and in demand.

Career Opportunity

Graduates of Urban Studies can have a rewarding career in one or more of the following areas:Graduates of Urban Studies can have a rewarding career in one or more of the following areas:
● Public Administration.
● City Planning
● Government
● Education
● Housing
● Journalism
● and a variety of other public and private sector employment opportunities.

Course Available by Providers

The courses are generally provided at Foundation, Diploma, Bachelor (UG), and Master (PG) levels.

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