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Urban Research
University of Glasgow
School of Social and Political Sciences
| Location: | Glasgow / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Glasgow
You will study four core courses: three in methodology and one foundational course in urban policy; as well as optional courses chosen from a range in urban studies and other selected courses offered at the University. You will also write a dissertation on a topic of your choice, under the guidance of a specialist.
Core courses
* Social science statistics 1
* Qualitative methods
* Introduction to social theory for researchers
* Changing cities and neighbourhoods.
Optional courses offered by Urban Studies
* Regenerating cities: strategies and evaluation
* Economic development and employment
* Sustainable housing development
* Public policy and fiscal austerity
* Evaluation of public policy
* Remaking urban neighbourhoods.
You can also choose from courses in the other subjects in the School of Social & Political Sciences.
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You will study four core courses: three in methodology and one foundational course in urban policy; as well as optional courses chosen from a range in urban studies and other selected courses offered at the University. You will also write a dissertation on a topic of your choice, under the guidance of a specialist.
Core courses
* Social science statistics 1
* Qualitative methods
* Introduction to social theory for researchers
* Changing cities and neighbourhoods.
Optional courses offered by Urban Studies
* Regenerating cities: strategies and evaluation
* Economic development and employment
* Sustainable housing development
* Public policy and fiscal austerity
* Evaluation of public policy
* Remaking urban neighbourhoods.
You can also choose from courses in the other subjects in the School of Social & Political Sciences.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
A first degree in a relevant subject. Applicants with relevant professional experience may be accepted with fewer qualifications. Please contact the programme director to discuss.
If your first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
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