Overview

Studying the Urban History and Culture programme at Queen Mary University of London will provide you with a deep understanding of the history and contemporary organisation of two capital cities through a multidisciplinary approach. You will also develop a range of advanced analytical and research skills.

You will explore the development of urban topography and planning through site visits and analysis, using a primarily bifocal approach to the growth of city living and management, and how that has shaped the fabric of the world.

With faculty expertise drawn from three Schools at Queen Mary as well as ULIP, the programme will allow you to develop your empirical understanding of and your methodological approaches to what distinguishes and what connects these two cities.

You will be able to expand these comparative insights towards a broader engagement with urban history and culture, and the challenges cities face today.

Career paths

Gaining a recognised postgraduate qualification with strong intercultural skills and international experience, along with a range of advanced project management skills will prepare you for many career paths or further study.

Previous graduates now work in a range of careers, including academia, NGOs, the travel industry, filmmaking, galleries, auction houses and photography.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dissertation (MA Paris)
Encountering the City: Historical Enquiry in Action
Interpreting the City: Cultural Constructions and their Material Effects
Research Design and Methods
Paris in the Nineteenth-Century Imaginary
Exiles and Outsiders
Centrality and the City

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-07 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paris, France

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies History Urban Planning View 9 other Masters in Urban Planning in France

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in a relevant Humanities-related subject.
English Language Requirements.
Completed application form.
Academic qualifications.
Referee details.
Statement of purpose.
Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27250 GBP / year

≈ 27250 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

13250 GBP / year

≈ 13250 GBP / year

Living costs

Paris

France

1195 - 1778 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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