Overview

Global urban transformations have long-lasting spatial and social effects, and have resulted in new dynamics of in- and exclusion in cities worldwide. During the two-year programme you will therefore, analyse transformations taking place in cities all over the world, using multiple social-scientific theories and methods based on a geographical and spatial planning perspective. By identifying the complexities of developing, planning and governing cities in the context of global transformations, you will master a multi-scalar approach to understand how global forces intersect with local conditions, as well as how they create opportunities and barriers for cities therein.

Career:

Global Urban Transformations from Utrecht University  will equip you with the ability to critically assess research designs and results and policy implications. This will give you an excellent basis for either a PhD research position at a university or a senior position at national or international companies and research institutions.Many of our recent graduates find jobs in companies (31%), while the second largest group of our graduates choose an academic career by entering a PhD programme in the Netherlands or abroad (26%), or by starting research-teaching activities at a university (10%). A few of our students found employment with non-academic research institutions (18%).

Accreditation

Accredited by the NVAO