MA Degrees (Urban Theory)

Explore the creative interplay between urban theory and the visual representation of urban cultures and places.  Developed by the  Centre for… Read more

MA Architecture and Urbanism allows you to study and conduct in-depth research into the influence of global cultural and economic forces on contemporary cities. Read more

A taught postgraduate course that conducts research into how global cultural and economic forces influence contemporary cities. Read more

Our Master of Arts and Sciences degree will equip you with the critical skills and specialist knowledge to operate as an urbanist in today's global environment, collaborating across sectors to tackle urgent challenges and shape fairer cities. Read more

Our Urban Design MA brings together theory and design practice to develop your urban design skills. Urban Design applies to worldwide locations facing contemporary global issues. Read more

Our Master of Architecture RIBA 2 course is design-driven and will enable you to focus your skills and develop excellence in your work. Read more

Collaborate with local and global communities to rethink the way that cities and neighbourhoods are designed in this studio-based course. Read more

Run in conjunction with the Welsh School of Architecture, this course enables students to learn by deploying design, theory, and development and design control practices, which inform urban design processes. Read more

Run in conjunction with the Welsh School of Architecture, this course enables students to learn by deploying design, theory, and development and design control practices, which inform urban design processes. Read more

This forward thinking, exploratory, design focused MA, is rooted in a deep connection between theory and practice. In completion, you will know how to critique, create and experiment with the design of high quality, trans-disciplinary urban places. Read more

The  Specializing Master in Design for Public Spaces  is a training program for public spaces designers in contemporary cities that comprehend theory, research, design and practical training. Read more

The Architecture MA offers a unique opportunity for graduates interested in the intersection of architectural design, theory and research, encouraging students to develop their own positions and identities as creative practitioners and thinkers. Read more

Our MA Architectural Design programme will help you kick-start a career in contemporary areas of the architecture industry; you will be able to chose from exit awards that follow emerging research in digital architectural design and low carbon architecture. Read more

Building in context, and the history, identity as well as future of architecture and the city are social challenges and tasks for architects. Read more

The Master of Arts in Sociology program provides a solid grounding in the following three areas of specialization: Criminology Social Inequality Urban Sociology For more information, click on the  MA Program Handbook  (downloadable pdf file) or contact the Director of Graduate Studies,  Professor Antwan Jones  at  antwan@gwu.edu. Read more