Master in Urban Studies PgCert

At University of Glasgow, tuition fees are 8,820 GBP per year.

About the PgCert in Urban Studies

The PgCert in Urban Studies offers a Masters level, flexible introduction to key issues in contemporary cities and debates in urban scholarship. It allows you to select from a range of courses on offer in a leading centre of urban research and teaching.

Distinctive Features

• Choose from courses in urban and public policy, real estate, planning, regeneration, transportation, and housing.
• Taught by academics from a world-leading centre of urban research.
• Features guest lectures from policy and practice experts, study visits, and project work.
• Glasgow serves as an ideal urban laboratory for exploring how and why cities are changing.
• Successful completion provides a route to masters study for students without prior degree-level qualification.

Founded in 1451 and located in Glasgow, the University of Glasgow is one of the United Kingdom's oldest research-intensive universities, welcoming over 34,800 students to a historic yet forward-looking campus. With nearly 300 distinct programs spanning the arts, sciences, engineering and social sciences, the university combines deep academic traditions with contemporary teaching methods. Its city setting offers a lively cultural and professional scene for student life.

Students benefit from strong research links, industry collaborations and opportunities for work-integrated learning across disciplines. The university's teaching emphasizes critical thinking and practical application, supported by modern facilities and extensive library and laboratory resources. International students find a broad choice of programs, academic support services, and active societies that foster intellectual growth and community engagement.

Prospective international applicants receive tailored guidance on admissions, scholarships and visas, alongside orientation programs that help with settling into Glasgow. The university's global alumni network and career services support transitions into employment or further study, making it an appealing choice for students who want robust academic training in a dynamic, multicultural UK city.