Sustainable Cities

About the institution

The University of Leeds is a world-leading research institution in sustainability innovation and a World Top 75 University (QS World University Rankings 2024).

About the program

Students of the Master in Sustainable Cities will learn about energy systems, transport networks, housing provision, urban ecosystems and food. Using applied cases, it is explored how these systems can be transformed to produce better economic, environmental, and social outcomes, equipping the students to pursue careers in city government, consultancy, NGO’s and beyond.

Students progress through a seven-module structure, completing one module at a time. The learning, activities and assessment for each module are completed before the next begins. This way the program allows students to focus on one subject at a time, building into the big picture of urban sustainability by the end of the degree. Modules focus on the very systems that need transforming to create a sustainable city, and provide valuable insight about research skills for urban sustainability. Full-time studies take one year to complete and are worth 180 CAT credits (equivalent to 90 ECTS). The language of instruction is english and student is awarded a MSc degree upon completion of studies.

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Building & Design

The program focuses on architectural design, construction and technical infrastructure of the building process.

Space & Territory

The program has a geographical perspective, e.g. urban planning, rural development or public spaces.

Interdisciplinary

The program stands out by combining different sciences or approaches with the aim of giving to the student deeper understanding of the subject of study.

Society

The program emphasizes the human dimension of the built environment, e.g. participatory processes or inclusive designs.

Business & Management

The program addresses how to organize architectural and spatial infrastructures or processes, either for private or public actors.

Materials

The program explores (certain) building materials and/or technical circularity processes.

Digitalisation & Technology

The program emphasizes the technological aspects of the built environment, e.g. BIM, robotics or digitalisation.