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      Cities are the quintessential landscapes of human activity; they act as centres of government, learning, economic activity, social interaction, and often as spaces in which new ideas and radical societal changes are first conceived.

      While more than half of humanity lives in a city, Canada is at the extreme end of the urbanization spectrum, with 83% living in urban areas. Is this degree of urbanization sustainable? How do housing, transportation, and community development shape the social and cultural fabric of a city? How do cities influence the lives we lead? What lessons can we learn from cities abroad, and what can they learn from us?

      The 9-course unit Urban Studies microprogram allows students to explore these questions, deepen their understanding of the urban landscape, and acquire tools for analyzing and thinking critically about cities and the role they play in our lives.

      Learn more about this program

      The table below includes only the option-specific courses. Please refer to the Academic Regulations for information on the possible combinations available within the Faculty of Arts.

      Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2024-2025 calendar for the previous requirements.

      Course List
        Code                                                     Title                                Units  
        Compulsory courses                                                                          
        GEG 2110                                                 Sustainable Cities                   3 Units
        Optional courses                                                                            
        3 course units from the list of optional courses below:  3 Units                            
          GEG 3106                                               Cities and Social Change                    
          GEG 3322                                               Geography of Urban Transportation           
          GEG 3704                                               Villes du monde                             
          GEG 3707                                               Patrimoine urbain                           
        3 course units from the list of optional courses below:  3 Units                            
          GEG 4306                                               Livable Cities, Healthy Communities         
          GEG 4702                                               Le développement des villes                 
          GEG 4920                                               Urban Geography Field Research              
        Total:                                                   9 Units                            
        
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