Urban Studies, Major (0162)
- 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 |
Major Structure
Students must complete 80 credit points as follows
Level 1
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HUMN 1008 | Cities: Introduction to Urban Studies | 10 |
| HUMN 1041 | People, Place and Social Difference | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 20 | |
Level 2
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HUMN 2018 | Cultural and Social Geographies | 10 |
| ENVL 2001 | Analysis of Spatial Data | 10 |
| HUMN 2053 | The Economics of Cities and Regions | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 30 | |
Level 3
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENVL 3006 | Transport, Access and Equity | 10 |
| ENVL 3005 | Planning the City: Development, Community and Systems | 10 |
| HUMN 3050 | Housing Markets and Policy | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 30 | |