Global Urbanism and Heritage

University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom

Course overview

This programme addresses the growing demand for qualified professionals who can harness the opportunities presented by rapid urban development, whilst safeguarding heritage assets and preserving the individual identities of expanding cities. The fastest growing cities are in the Global South. Both tangible and intangible heritage assets are at risk in cities globally, as they’re often the first casualties of urban transformation projects, particularly in coastal cities where land values are high.

Consequently, there’s an urgent need for academic and technical expertise to address the issues associated with urban development and heritage management in a more integrated manner, benefitting both society and planet. This multi-disciplinary programme integrates architecture, urban planning, urban policy and practice, history, sustainability and social sciences, and considers the impact of globalisation and the climate crisis. You’ll explore the fundamentals of global urbanisation and heritage, and examine patterns of heritage development, conservation, policy and practice.

Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, you’ll come to understand the role, influence and impact of historic and contemporary heritage (and heritage at risk) on urban trajectories. Heritage is a core research pillar of the University of Liverpool, and the Liverpool School of Architecture is at the forefront of research in architecture, planning and heritage. The International Urbanism and Coastal Heritage Lab (UCH Lab), Architecture Heritage and Urbanism of West Africa Research Centre, The Heritage Institute and other research centres affiliated to the School contribute to this research field in UK, European contexts and further afield.

Collectively, their contributions have produced documents and designs, technological and policy initiatives.

Key highlights

Multi-disciplinary blend of architecture, planning, policy, history and social sciences
Integrates urban development with heritage management and conservation
Explores impacts of globalisation and the climate crisis on cities
Combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills in heritage policy and practice
Links to UCH Lab, West Africa Research Centre and The Heritage Institute
Covers tangible and intangible heritage at risk, including coastal cities

Entry requirements

Degree: 2:2 — to include Urban and Regional Planning, Architecture, Urban Studies, Area

Scholarships

Chevening Scholarships
E. Allison Peers Masters Scholarship in Iberian and Latin American Studies
The scholarship provides £5,000 towards fees, plus a £5,000 stipend, for students undertaking a Hispanic topic in any master's programme in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film at the University of Liverpool.
Up to £5,000
Health, Cultures and Societies Bursary
The successful candidate will receive a one-off fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Hodgson Law Scholarship
Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduates
If you're an international student, you could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £7,000.
Up to £7,000
Liverpool Law School Hong Kong Scholarships
Two scholarships worth £1,000 each.
Up to £1,000
Liverpool Law School LLM Bursaries
Two bursaries worth £500 each for Home students. Two bursaries wroth £1,000 each for international students.
MA in Chinese-English Translating and Interpreting Scholarships
Students awarded this scholarship will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Management School MBA Excellence Scholarship
50% tuition fee discounts are available.
Up to 50% of fees
Manuel Irujo Scholarship in Basque Studies
The scholarship provides approximately £5,000.
MusicFutures Scholarship for International Intellectual Property Law LLM
Up to five scholarships are available, each worth £12,500 in the form of a tuition fee discount.
Up to £12,500
Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies
Up to two awards are available in each academic year, with each award worth £4,000.
Up to £4,000
Scholarships for MA Political Science and International Relations
The Department of Politics is pleased to announce two £5,000 scholarships for students wishing to pursue the MA in Political Science and International Relations.
Up to £5,000
Scholarships for Master's in Public Administration and Policy
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Education
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Film Studies
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in History
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Translation
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarships for Master's Programmes
University of Liverpool International College (UoLIC) Excellence Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

Heritage consultant
Conservation officer
Urban planner
Heritage policy adviser
Urban development consultant
Heritage researcher

Cost of study

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £12,500; Part-time: £6,250 | International: Full-time place, per year - £28,000; Part-time: £14,000

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Liverpool, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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