Cities in the Global South

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
SOCI 1050
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Course ID
208071
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

Cities in 'developing' countries face a range of issues often distinct in nature and scale from cities in 'developed' countries. This course provides a focused exploration of cities in the developing world and equips students with the theoretical tools necessary to analyse these issues and the processes which underpin them. This course will examine cities from across the developing world but it will pay particular attention to rapidly urbanising countries such as India and China. The issues discussed will vary from year to year but will include at least four of the following: population growth and urbanisation; housing; urban restructuring and global economic networks; environmental sustainability; transport, access and mobility; location and supply of infrastructure and services.

Course learning outcomes

  • Processes of urbanisation in selected ‘developing’ countries
  • Problem constructions of cities in the ‘developing’ world
  • Current debates on addressing urban issues
  • The relationship between urbanisation and ‘development’
  • Theoretical frameworks and key concepts used in studying urbanisation and development
  • Locate, synthesise and critically engage with urban research
  • Identify, locate and analyse primary data sources
  • High level written and verbal communication skills including the ability to construct and communicate logical and appropriately supported arguments
  • Ability to work in teams

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