Department of Geography
The MSc in Urban Sustainability cuts across traditional boundaries between the social and physical sciences to take a broad view of the subject. Themes and issues on the programme draw on world class research in the Department of Geography. These include urban governance, community development, urban ecology and hydrology. Students will explore case studies from across the globe, including the Caribbean, Africa and Europe.
The MSc in Urban Sustainability has been designed in close collaboration with some of the leading regeneration employers in south east England, including Local Authorities, Regional Development Agencies and private-sector consultancies. Career opportunities open to our graduates range from environmental and planning consultancy to research and policy work in the public sector.
The strengths of the course are:
- Close ties with the policy and regeneration community including local and regional government
- A unique programme that mixes social and physical science approaches
- Research skills training and a chance to develop your own ideas through a dissertation
- We encourage full-time and part-time students from a wide range of backgrounds
- Study at one of the UK's top 10 research-intensive universities and one of the top 200 universities in the world
Programme Content
CORE MODULES: Sustainable Urban Planning, Urban Environmental Policy, Urban Ecology and Hydrology, Building Sustainable Urban Communities.
OPTIONAL MODULES INCLUDE: Sustainable Development, Geographical Information Systems, Sustainable Design and Construction, Environmental Assessment, Property and the Environment, Urban Regeneration, Waste Management
RESEARCH TRAINING MODULES: Research Skills and Methods, Geographical Research Techniques
Career Opportunities
Our MSc has been designed to meet the skills requirements of major regional employers. Opportunities include environmental consultancy and public sector research and policy work.
A degree from the University of Reading has currency in the job market. Employers recognise and respect our reputation for research and teaching excellence.
About the University of Reading
The University of Reading is ranked as one of the UK's ten most research-intensive universities and as one of the top 200 universities in the world. Choose the University of Reading for your postgraduate studies and you are promised a dynamic and stimulating environment, at the forefront of world research.
How to apply
Most students need at least a 2:1 in a related subject area.
We also welcome students with a wide range of academic experiences, including those without science backgrounds who wish to broaden their understanding of urban sustainability.
If you want to study part-time, you are also encouraged to apply. A part-time degree, leading to exactly the same qualification, takes 2 years.
Applications are welcome at any time of the year. Entry to the programme will be in the following October. We are happy to answer questions or discuss your application at any time.
For further details: http://www.reading.ac.uk/geography/Postgraduatetaught/ or for an informal discussion, contact Dr S Musson, s.musson@reading.ac.uk 0118 378 7753.
For full time study, fees are £3,575 (UK / EU students) and £9,350 (overseas students). For part time study, fees are £1,966 per year (UK / EU) and £5,143 per year (overseas).
