Overview

The Cities programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science, founded in 1998, is dedicated to the innovative exploration and analysis of urban society and urban change. Housed within the Department of Sociology, the programme offers an excellent environment for interdisciplinary graduate research on cities, space and urbanism. Students come to the programme from a range of academic and professional backgrounds, sharing an interest in linking the social and spatial study of urban issues.

The doctoral programme includes training in research design, practice and presentation in the first year; access to relevant graduate taught courses to enhance general and project-specific skills; a range of student-led and international collaborations and initiatives; and opportunities for exchange and networking through other international partnerships. Research focuses on the academic expertise of staff within the Cities programme, the Department of Sociology, and LSE in general, addressing the spatial, social, economic and environmental aspects of cities and urban life.

Careers

Students who successfully complete the programme often embark on an academic career. Our graduates have also gone on to work as architects, designers, planners, and other positions requiring advanced urban expertise.

Top 5 sectors our students work in:

Health and Social Care
Government, Public Sector and Policy
Education, Teaching and Research
Information, Digital Technology and Data
Real Estate, Environment and Energy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Aims and Methods Research Class

Data Analysis Workshop

Becoming a Professional Sociologist

Quantitative Analysis

Fundamentals of Social Science Research Design
Qualitative Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

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More details

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Language

English

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100

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Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology Urban Planning View 114 other Masters in Urban Planning in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Merit (65+) in a taught master's degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline and an upper second class (2:1) degree in sociology or another social science.
Competition for places at the School is high. This means that even if you meet our minimum entry requirement, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission.

Tuition Fees

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42200 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

42200 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Every graduate student is charged a fee for their programme. Visit the website for more information about the fees.

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

The School recognizes that the cost of living in London may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students.Find out more about financial support.

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