Key Topics in Urban Studies l Study at your own pace
Program Overview
Completed at your own pace, this online winter course introduces you to Urban Studies through a series of pre-recorded lectures by our team of experts. Dive into key topics in the multidisciplinary study of cities, combined with video tours, readings, and assignments. This asynchronous online course is ideal for gaining a broad overview of the central issues debated and discussed in urban studies today.
The course familiarizes students with critical academic debates in urban studies and highlights their practical relevance for urban development, governance, and policy-making. While international in scope, Amsterdam serves as a recurring case to illustrate the opportunities and challenges of urban complexity and the creation of sustainable and just cities.
This program (tentatively) includes the following topics:
Urban psychology and sensescapes
Housing, gentrification, and inequality
Urban planning, governance, and property development
Urban social movements
Circular Cities
The influence of digital platforms on cities
Smart urban ecology
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- Winter
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Arts
- Conflict Studies
- Continuing Education
- Culture
- Education
- European Studies
- Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
- Geography
- Humanities
- Independent Study
- Philosophy
- Social Policy
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sustainable Development
- Urban & Regional Planning
Updated Sep 4, 2025
Program Details
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Locations
- Online
Fields & Subjects
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Arts
- Conflict Studies
- Continuing Education
- Culture
- Education
- European Studies
- Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
- Geography
- Humanities
- Independent Study
- Philosophy
- Social Policy
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sustainable Development
- Urban & Regional Planning
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026
- Terms Available
- Winter
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
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