Ph.D. Program in Urban Studies and Public Affairs.
The PhD program in Urban Studies emphasizes history, research methodology, and social science theory, and prepares students to conduct sophisticated research in the field of urban studies. Students in the program can go on to careers in academic departments, social agencies, and government institutions.
The Global Urban Studies Track at Rutgers University-Newark joins the Urban Environment Track at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) to form the Joint Ph.D. Program in Urban Systems. These two tracks—Global Urban Studies and Urban Environment—together form the Joint PhD Program in Urban Systems.
Earning a Ph.D. in urban affairs and planning may take 5-7 years to complete. Urban affairs and planning Ph.D. programs typically require students to create a thesis or dissertation that is based upon original research conducted throughout their time as students. Urban affairs and planning Ph.D. students are likely to spend a great deal of their time conducting research to discover new.
The Urban Studies Institute’s PhD in Urban Studies prepares students for academic and research careers at the forefront of urban analysis.Our doctoral students work alongside top faculty in their fields and join future leaders passionate about solving urban community issues.
The Urban Studies programme at Oxford University offers part-time master's and doctoral courses for practitioners and researchers engaged in cities and urban issues. MSc in Sustainable Urban Development. DPhil in Sustainable Urban Development.
A doctorate in urban studies is the terminal degree available to graduate students interested in studying urban planning. Doctoral candidates earning a degree in urban studies take courses on.
Urban Studies encourages students to consider studying abroad, to learn firsthand how cities vary across societies. If you are considering spending a quarter or more off campus, please meet with an Urban Studies advisor to find the best way to fit your plans into your academic program. Timing is important; Urban Studies majors should try to be on campus to take the required.