The aim of the programme is to deepen students' knowledge of urban studies, preparing them to participate in research or qualified urban development investigations. In the first year, students will acquire an overview of the field of urban studies and its development. Students will then deepen their knowledge on current urban challenges in a global perspective as well as the growth of different urban conditions and forms. After this, students will hone their abililty to critically examine and describe encounters between people's everyday lives and the physical forms of the city. At the end of the first year, an independent project is conducted. During the second year, students will take elective courses amounting to 30 credits. To complete this part of the programme, students can choose to do international exchange at one of Malmö University's partner universities or take elective courses at the Department of Urban Studies. The second year concludes with a master's thesis (30 credits).

Bachelor's degree, consisting of 180 credits. The equivalent of English B/ English 6 in Swedish secondary school. A Bakalavr of at least 4 years meets the general criteria. To document your eligibility, please submit an your final transcript of record and diploma. If your diploma supplement lists all your courses, it can replace the transcript . All pages with text/writing/stamps must be submitted, even back pages. Please note that entries in academic record books (зачетная книжка) cannot be accepted as transcripts of records. Always submit your documents in the original language You must submit your diploma and transcript/Diploma Supplement of completed courses and grades in the original language. You must also provide a translation of your documents – this translation must be completed by an official translator. Accepted languages for translations are Swedish, English, French or German.