Administration

Division -
Department/Programme Department of Geography

Programmes

Undergraduate

Minor in Urban Studies

Graduate

N.A.

What is it about

It is estimated that the world’s urban population recently surpassed 50% of the total population. Asia remains less than 50% urbanized but is one of the most rapidly urbanizing regions on Earth. International linkages between urban management professionals of various kinds are also increasing and Singapore is seen as a leader in many aspects of urban management, policy and planning. For these and other reasons, opportunities for urban professionals are likely to continue to increase.                                                                                                       

The Minor in Urban Studies offers students the chance to develop expertise and skills in urban studies that would be an asset not only for those already majoring in an urban-related area, but also for the many others from various faculties who have an interest in urban-related careers. Such a minor affords students the opportunity to make explicit to employers their special strengths in this area. The Minor in Urban Studies is open to all students in NUS. 

The minor provides students a good balance of breadth of knowledge, practical skills, and theoretical depth in a range of urban-related fields.  The minor is not conceived as an introduction to any major in urban studies or such like.  Instead, it is to be seen purely as a minor which can enhance the degrees and employability of students taking a wide variety of existing majors.

Unique Programmes

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Career Prospects

The minor offers students a chance to develop expertise and skills in urban studies, and is particularly useful for those wishing to pursue careers related to urban development and planning.