Urban Studies
In a rapidly urbanising world, cities are places of increasing opportunities, and also of complex social, economic, political and cultural challenges. As urban populations grow, the world needs skilled researchers to address inequality, sustainability, security and other concerns. Discover urban research and help to shape the cities of tomorrow.
Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time
Location
🎓 Focus on internationally comparative research
Feb10
Master's Week 10 -14 Feb
Nov15
Master's Week: 15-21 Nov
Here's why you want to study Urban Studies (Research Master's)
Integrate diverse studies
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Discover and blend insights from Urban Geography, Economic and Political Geography, Urban Planning, and Political Sociology.
Expand your academic network
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Collaborate with researchers and lecturers engaged in various internationally comparative research projects, while also gaining insights from fellow international students.
Spend a semester abroad
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Compare cities across different national contexts to discern unique and common traits of urban areas.
Explore mixed research methodologies
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Develop skills in quantitative, qualitative, spatial, and participatory methods for data collection and analysis.
Is Urban Studies (Research Master's) right for you?
Yes, if you want to:
- Study alongside students from all over the world, broadening your worldview
- Enjoy a mix of multi-disciplinary theoretical, methodological and research-based classes
- Collaborate as an apprentice in the Urban Lab, where you work with professors on extended research projects
- Be part of an international exchange
- Conduct your own city-based comparative research
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Facts & Figures
- Degree programme
- Urban Studies (Research)
- Type
- Regular study programme
- Mode
- Full-time
- Credits
- 120 ECTS, 24 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- RIO code
- 60217
- Location
- Roeterseiland campus