Urban Studies, Major
- Western Sydney University Major Code: 0162
Previous Codee: M1106.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs? No
This major is available to students enrolled in the program Bachelor of Business from 2016. In the Urban Studies major you will examine the geography of contemporary Australian cities and regions. Urban Studies is focused on social justice within the city, through its critical assessments of peoples' access to scarce urban resources, such as housing, transport, education and employment. The political, economic, and cultural forces that shape cities and urban policy are the key concerns of the Urban Studies curriculum. These applied interests in urban wellbeing and city structure are basis for informed urban management.
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Internal | Assoc Prof Awais Piracha |
| Penrith Campus | Internal | Assoc Prof Awais Piracha |