Cities

Explore the nature of cities, their conflicts, complexity and diversity and the policy implications of contemporary urbanisation. Options range from applied internships to more theoretical modules. Construct your own framework for understanding cities, the processes of urbanisation and their impact on the environment.

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• Internship opportunities within a range of London-based urban research organisations.
• Opportunities to explore urban issues in comparative perspective.
• Explore the urban in situ – the theoretical is brought to life by our London fieldtrips.
• Enjoy one of the UK’s best urban research seminar series.
• Located in the heart of London.
  
  

PURPOSEFor those seeking a critical understanding of contemporary urbanisation in both developed and developing countries. The programme provides an understanding of contemporary urban issues including regeneration, urban design and sustainability.

DESCRIPTIONLondon, with its immense range of research and policy institutes, and its cultural, social and political resources, provides a perfect context for studying this degree. With an increasing majority of the world's population living in cities, urbanisation is one of the most important social processes today. This programme explores the nature of cities, with all their conflicts, complexity and diversity. With options ranging from an applied, hands-on internship to more theoretical module units on 'the city', students can construct their own framework for understanding cities, the processes of urbanisation and their impact on the environment. A major element of the degree is its focus on the policy implications of contemporary urbanisation.