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    Urban History and Culture MA

    Queen Mary University of London

    Queen Mary University of London

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    United Kingdom, London

    University RankQS Ranking
    120

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    University of London in Paris

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
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    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 13,650  / year(s)
    Next Intake September-2026

    Urban History and Culture MA

    About

    What you'll study

    The MA in Urban History and Culture is a unique opportunity to study the development of the modern city from historical perspectives and through the comparative experience of two of the great urban laboratories of the Western world, Paris and London.

    You can choose to spend a full year in Paris with short visits to London, or you can study modules at Queen Mary in London in your second semester.

    You will explore the development of urban topography and planning through site visits and analysis, using a primarily bifocal approach to the growth of city living and management, and how that has shaped the fabric of the world.

    With faculty expertise drawn from three Schools at Queen Mary as well as ULIP, the programme will allow you to develop your empirical understanding of and your methodological approaches to what distinguishes and what connects these two cities. You will be able to expand these comparative insights towards a broader engagement with urban history and culture, and the challenges cities face today.

    Additional costs

    You will be responsible for your travel costs between London and Paris.

    Disciplines

    University of London Institute in Paris

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

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    We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.

    UK 1st class degree: GPA 4.75 out of 5.0; or GPA 3.75 out of 4.0
    UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.75 out of 5.0; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
    UK 2:2 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 5.0; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Academic test, IELTS Online test, IELTS Indicator test: Queen Mary University of London will consider the IELTS Academic test, the IELTS Online test, and the IELTS Indicator test to satisfy our English language requirements, according to the English banding below. For the standard IELTS test, we only accept the Academic test - either the standard or UKVI version - we do not accept the IELTS General test. We will accept IELTS One Skill Retake if scores achieved meet our English language requirements. We normally only accept the latest results of an English test. Find the English band required for the course you wish to study. Band 5: IELTS minimum score 7.0 overall with 6.0 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking Band 4: IELTS minimum score 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking Band 3: IELTS minimum score 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking Band 2: IELTS minimum score 5.5 overall with 5.5 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking Band 1: IELTS minimum score 5.0 overall with 5.0 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking Validity period: This test should have been achieved no more than 2 years from the start date of your course* TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Home Edition: Queen Mary University of London will consider the TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Home Edition tests to satisfy our English language requirements, according to the English banding below. Find the English band required for the course you wish to study. Band 5: TOEFL minimum score 100 overall with 21 in Writing, 19 in Reading, 18 in Listening and 21 in Speaking Band 4: TOEFL minimum score 92 overall with 21 in Writing, 19 in Reading, 18 in Listening and 21 in Speaking Band 3: TOEFL minimum score 79 overall with 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking Band 2: TOEFL minimum score 72 overall with 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking Band 1: TOEFL minimum score 62 overall with 16 in Writing, 16 in Reading, 15 in Listening and 19 in Speaking Validity period: This test should have been achieved no more than 2 years from the start date of your course* Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic and Academic UKVI and Academic Online tests: Queen Mary University of London will consider the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic and Academic UKVI and Academic Online tests to satisfy our English language requirements, according to the English banding below. Find the English band required for the course you wish to study. Band 5: PTE minimum score 76 overall with 65 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking Band 4: PTE minimum score 71 overall with 65 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking Band 3: PTE minimum score 65 overall with 59 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking Band 2: PTE minimum score 59 overall with 59 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking Band 1: PTE minimum score 55 overall with 55 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking Validity period: This test should have been achieved no more than 2 years from the start date of your course*

    Career

    Career paths

    Studying the MA in Urban History and Culture will provide you with a deep understanding of the history and contemporary organisation of two capital cities through a multidisciplinary approach. You will also develop a range of advanced analytical and research skills.  

    Gaining a recognised postgraduate qualification with strong intercultural skills and international experience, along with a range of advanced project management skills will prepare you for many career paths or further study.

    Previous graduates now work in a range of careers, including academia, NGOs, the travel industry, filmmaking, galleries, auction houses and photography.

    Our MA in Urban History and Culture gives you Paris and London, with the breadth and expertise of a great research-led university and the intensity and support of a small urban campus.

     

     

    Dr Anna-Louise Milne, Director of Graduate Studies (ULIP)

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 13,650 

    Application Fee

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