MSc Urban Policy and Analysis

at University of Strathclyde

Modules
 

• Understanding and Modelling Cities
• Comparative Public Policy
• Global and Future Cities
• Quantitative Methods
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Circular Economy and Transformations Towards Sustainability

• First or upper second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in social science.
• Applications are also welcome from candidates with strong career experience in a relevant field.

The cost of studying at University of Strathclyde largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. 

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay £19,600 annually, to study in University of Strathclyde.

An educational background in urban policy is transferrable to a wide variety of different organizations. The key skills - analysing and diagnosing of sustainability, infrastructure, and urban institutions - are widely applicable. Graduates may go on to work in a range of different organizations including:
 

• local government
• national or transnational government organizations
• non-governmental organizations
• consultancy firms
• engineering bureaus
• systems integration firms
• infrastructure management firms
• research labs
• small-to-medium size enterprises and start-ups