MRes in Comparative Housing and Urban Research
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of comparative housing and urban policy within an increasingly interconnected global context. It examines how supranational governance and economic integration shape urban landscapes and investigates the international transmission of policy ideas and financial crises. Students will gain critical insights from real-world research conducted for major international organizations.
Key Program Highlights
- Analyzes the global impact of financial crises and supranational governance (e.g., EU, OECD) on urban development
- Explores the critical process of policy transfer and learning across national borders
- Examines housing markets and urban challenges through an international comparative lens
- Draws on cutting-edge research and case studies from Europe, New Zealand, and Finland
- Learn from faculty with proven expertise and consultancy experience for UN-Habitat, European Commission, and national governments
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of comparative housing and urban policy within an increasingly interconnected global context. It examines how supranational governance and economic integration shape urban landscapes and investigates the international transmission of policy ideas and financial crises. Students will gain critical insights from real-world research conducted for major international organizations.
Key Program Highlights
- Analyzes the global impact of financial crises and supranational governance (e.g., EU, OECD) on urban development
- Explores the critical process of policy transfer and learning across national borders
- Examines housing markets and urban challenges through an international comparative lens
- Draws on cutting-edge research and case studies from Europe, New Zealand, and Finland
- Learn from faculty with proven expertise and consultancy experience for UN-Habitat, European Commission, and national governments
