Globalization and Cities MSc
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Description
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Overview
Our Globalization and Cities MSc explores the intersections of globalization and urbanization by examining the changing nature and roles of cities within wider processes of global transformation relating to the global economy, global culture and media, and international politics.
Our Globalization and Cities MSc critically evaluates theories, processes and outcomes of globalization and globalized urbanization, drawing on the strength of Loughborough University’s research specialisms, notably its founding role in the establishment of the highly acclaimed Globalization and World Cities (GaWC) Research Network.
At Loughborough University we are recognised as world leaders for research in this field, with this ground-breaking, multi-disciplinary master’s programme combining the expertise of geographers, social and political scientists, and business analysts to provide students with a unique opportunity to examine globalized urbanization.
The Globalization and Cities MSc explores the intersections of globalization and urbanization by examining the changing nature and roles of cities within wider processes of global transformation relating to the global economy, global culture and media, and international politics. This holistic approach to understanding globalization and cities gives the programme its unique appeal.
It is relevant for a wide variety of careers within public, private or third-sector companies, ranging from national and international businesses to city governments, urban consultancies and thinktanks and non-governmental organizations. The Globalization and Cities MSc is also designed for those of you who wish to progress to a research degree in this field.
On this programme you will gain:
An understanding of processes of contemporary globalization as manifest in geographies of globalized urbanization
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Your personal and professional development
We are committed to helping you develop the skills and attributes you need to progress successfully into your chosen career.
Future career prospects
Our Globalization and Cities MSc is relevant for a wide variety of careers within public, private or third-sector companies, ranging from national and international businesses to city governments, urban consultancies and think-tanks and non-governmental organizations. The programme is also designed for students wishing to progress to a research degree in this field.
Your personal development
On successful completion of this programme, you should have developed your:
communication skills: writing, dissemination and media skills
oral presentation skills for seminars, workshops and conferences
research management and time management skills
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Subjects
- Media
- University
- Global
- International
- International Politics
- Politics
Course programme
What you'll study
Our Globalization and Cities MSc aims to prepare you for employment in diverse professional environments through cultivating initiative, decision-making and independent learning.
Modules
Globalization and Cities MSc covers a wide range of topics; to give you a taster we have expanded on some of the core modules affiliated with this programme and the specific assessment methods associated with each module.
- Compulsory
- Optional
Cities in Globalization (30 credits)
Cities in Globalization (30 credits)
This module critically examines theories, processes and outcomes of globalized urbanization, grounded in research conducted in cities in the Global North and South.
Globalization: Key Debates and Issues (30 credits)
Globalization: Key Debates and Issues (30 credits)
This module introduces students to debates surrounding the concept of globalization and shows how this concept has been invoked in a variety of geographical scholarship on the nature of space, place and territory.
Global Outsourcing and Offshoring of Services (15 credits)
Global Outsourcing and Offshoring of Services (15 credits)
This module assesses the role that outsourcing and offshoring play in shaping business and IT strategy in a global context.
Doing Global Research (30 credits)
Doing Global Research (30 credits)
This module equips students with the appropriate intellectual and practical research skills to successfully undertake an independent and original piece of research.
Dissertation (60 credits)
Dissertation (60 credits)
In this module, students will produce an original piece of research, using appropriate theoretical material, research methodologies and skills in data collection, analysis, interpretation and writing-up.
Global Communications (15 credits)
Global Communications (15 credits)
This module introduces different theoretical perspectives underpinning the study of the media in the international environment.
International Politics: Issues and Policies (15 credits)
International Politics: Issues and Policies (15 credits)
This module provides students with knowledge of a range of issues drawn from contemporary international politics.
Globalization and Cities MSc
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Myerscough College
Course Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Courses - The College of Estate Management
Postgraduate Distance LearningPrice on request -
Lancaster University
Master Distance Learning£ 8,500 -
City College Norwich
BTEC OnlinePrice on request -
Sch. of the Built Environment and Engineering - U. of Bolton
Master OnlinePrice on request -
University of Phoenix
Course OnlinePrice on request -
School of Life and Health Sciences - Aston University
Master Distance LearningPrice on request
See all