BA Honours in Urban Studies

Purpose

The BA Honours (Urban Studies) programme introduces students to critical perspectives on urbanisation and city development. Students become familiar with debates on the politics of cities and institutions, informality, consumption, and ways in which people participate in and reshape city life. Considerable emphasis is placed on guiding students to conduct independent quantitative research. The programme offers skills in theory, report writing and problem-solving. Students also acquire SPSS skills and competencies and have to complete a 120-hour internship.

Admission Requirements

Admission will be considered for a student who completed one of the following major subjects with a minimum of 65%: Sociology, Industrial Sociology, Geography, Philosophy, Historical Studies, Development Studies, Psychology, Industrial Psychology, Politics, Public Governance and Social Work as a major (up to third-year level) in the preceeding BA Degree. If a student does not comply with the requirements mentioned
above, admission may be granted by the Dean of the Faculty, at the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Department.

Selection Process

Selection is based on academic credit.

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