Centre for Urban History

MA in Urban History

CUH offers the only MA in Urban History in the UK. The course, designed by leading academics in the field, is an exciting and challenging programme. It is a highly regarded, well-established degree which attracts students from the across the globe. 

The course will have a strong appeal to historians, local historians, planning specialists, geographers, archaeologists, art historians and all those with an interest in the study of the city and of individual communities.

The MA in Urban History is now offered in three pathways:

• General Pathway
  ...offers a broad interdisciplinary introduction to the study of the city from classical antiquity to modern times, enabling students to concentrate on specialist fields including the history of English towns, Victorian cities, urban landscapes, urban archaeology, the development of town planning, and contemporary issues in urban regeneration
   
• Conservation, Heritage and Planning Pathway
  ...provides insight into the historical forces that have shaped the cities we live in and also a practical grounding in the key ideas and perspectives which inform the professions of urban planning and conservationism. It will be suited to those considering a career in the fields of planning, conservation and heritage and to everyone interested in the past – and future – of the modern urban landscape
   
• Global Cities Pathway
  ...has a comparative focus and examines cities in geographical contexts as diverse as the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa. The courses in this pathway will examine, from a historical perspective, a rich array of themes such as urban economies, architecture and built environment, governance and politics, civil society, and culture.
   

Each pathway offers an opportunity to:

• study the history of urban culture and society in depth using multidisciplinary approaches
• enhance your historical understanding and develop your own area of expertise
• gain training in research skills for further academic and commercial research
• develop your oral and written presentation skills
• demonstrate that you are capable of working independently on a large scale research project (dissertation)
• improve your use of electronic resources and the management of electronic datasets

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching at the Centre for Urban History is innovative and high quality and conducted by enthusiastic and experienced staff. Each of the course modules is taught on the basis of small group seminars. Modules are assessed by written work and oral presentations.

Course Co-ordinator

Dr Prashant Kidambi

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