Urban Research

University of Glasgow
Postgraduate MRes Full-time 12 Months Architecture and planningBuilding and construction

About this course

This programme provides you with an excellent grounding in social science research methods and theory and in the theoretical and policy debates around urban space and place. It is ideally suited for those wishing to undertake a PhD or to work in public/third or private sector organizations within a research or policy role.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • Studying urban research within the setting of Glasgow allows for direct engagement with many of the most pressing urban problems of our time and with the types of solutions being developed to combat these.

  • This programme is recognised by the Scottish Graduate School which oversees the allocation of ESRC studentships.

  • Our staff are engaged in internationally acclaimed research and evaluation related to key urban policy initiatives across Scotland and beyond.

  • By the end of the programme you will be equipped with a secure grounding in social science research theory, will have developed transferable skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods, and will have demonstrated a grounded knowledge and understanding of specialist areas of urban studies.

  • An optional field trip to London will provide you with an insight into the complex socio-economic dynamics of city building and design through visits to high profile real estate, planning and regeneration projects. You will have the opportunity to both meet and speak with senior industry professionals and policy-makers involved in the delivery of major urban developments. Past trips have included visits to The Shard, Olympic Park, Crossrail, Battersea Power Station.

    PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You will take five core courses and one optional course, and complete a dissertation. Teaching is delivered through lectures and seminars, but may also include lab work, input from policy/practice experts and, in some case, UK field trips.

    Core courses Qualitative Research Methods Quantitative Data Analysis (Semester 1) Research Design Sustainable Urban Futures (10) Urban Conservation

    Optional courses may include Big Data and Urban Analytics Introduction To Social Theory For Researchers Principles and Applications of GIS (10 credits)

    Additional courses from the School of Social & Political Science or College of Social Sciences may be chosen, as approved by the programme director.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 24 Months

    Qualification: MRes

    Location: Glasgow

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 12 Months

    Qualification: MRes

    Location: Glasgow

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3541 Estimators, valuers and assessors
    1251 Property, housing and estate managers
    2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
    2451 Architects
    2455 Construction project managers and related professionals
    2454 Chartered surveyors

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Master of Research - MRes
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Glasgow
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Architecture and planning, Building and construction

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    University of Glasgow

    Glasgow

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