Degrees Offered: M.A. and Ph.D.
The Urban and Regional Studies (URS) Theme focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to research that train and support students to undertake research that engages publics and communities with a particular focus on rural and urban change. For participating faculty, see the Theme website.
The URS Theme offers full-time, research-based degrees. For research interests of Theme faculty members, please consult the Theme website.
The overarching IGS requirements are the minimum standards required for admission to the Theme. Evidence in the application for admission that the research interests and scholarly background of the applicant are topically relevant to the Theme, and agreement of a faculty member who participates in the Theme to serve as the applicant’s supervisor, are also required. Refer to the Urban and Regional Studies Theme website for a list of potential supervisors.
In addition to the general academic regulations for graduate students set out by the College of Graduate Studies, students in the Urban and Regional Studies Theme must complete 30 credits for the M.A. as follows:
In addition to the general academic regulations for graduate students set out by the College of Graduate Studies, students in the Urban and Regional Studies Theme must complete 30 credits for the M.Sc. as follows:
In addition to the general academic regulations for graduate students set out by the College of Graduate Studies, the minimum requirements for the Ph.D. are:
Complete details regarding the Urban and Regional Studies Theme are available on the IGS website, or by contacting the Theme Coordinator.
For current information, consult the Theme Website.