Urban Social Geography

Education facts

Code: SBG322

At the core of urban social geography lies the study of the interrelations between the physical and social environment of cities and the people inhabiting them. The aim of the course is to provide a broad introduction to the theory and methods used in urban and social geography. The course will examine several relevant topics, e.g. the issue of residential segregation, residential mobility, urbanism, identity, ethnicity, class, gender, inequality and conflicts in the city and ethical issues. This course also provides an introduction to scientific methods used in the field. This course is followed by the course Urban Studies.

Entry requirements

Human Geography 7.5 credits, or equivalent

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Urban Social Geography

  University of Gävle

  Gävle

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 28 March 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %