Why study this programme?
In this Master’s specialisation you will study how different actors influence the physical form of cities but also the way in which they present and understand the character and identity of cities, and how they make use of the typical urban environment in their daily activities.
Master's specialisation in Cities, Culture and Inequality
- The programme takes an emancipatory approach to the field of Human Geography, meaning that we focus on socio-spatial inequalities prevalent in urban societies, as well as the practices of care deployed by urban residents to redress these inequalities.
- The specialisation combines urban scholarship (both mainstream and alternative) with creative and artistic methodologies exploring real-life cases (including an international fieldtrip) for students to develop a critical academic attitude and understanding of the complexities of urban processes.
- We define culture as the behaviours and beliefs of people in society, in which arts and architecture are examples of cultural expressions, amongst many others.
- We explicitly focus on the role of culture as a driving force for urban change.
- We study how urban cultures are consumed through tourism.
- Although the foundation of this specialisation is geographical and sociological, our approach is highly multidisciplinary and includes related fields as spatial planning and anthropology.
Why choose Radboud University
- Our classes are small and interactive, and our professors are easily approachable. There is an open environment where you can easily come in contact with other students.
- Our compact campus in Nijmegen is the greenest in the Netherlands where everything is within walking distance. It is a welcoming space, with ample facilities suited to studying and discussing societal issues with fellow students outside lectures.
- We encourage our students to take a multidisciplinary approach to their studies. You are free to customise your own programme, so you can learn about and research topics that you are passionate about.
- You earn a valuable diploma in an accredited university system. We stimulate and support the development of your critical skills in order to improve your chances in the job market within your field.
- With staff hailing from around the world and with education and research related cooperation set up with academic partners around the world, an international setting is created.
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Nijmegen School of Management
At Nijmegen School of Management, one of the seven faculties within Radboud University in the Netherlands, we have a clear aim: we enable students to play their part in the transformations towards a sustainable society through high-quality scientific research and education. With more than 5,000 curious students and more than 500 dedicated employees, we form a dynamic community. Read more about the faculty’s story and about our mission, vision and strategic themes.