BA in Urban Studies

Overview:
BA in Urban Studies is an interdisciplinary program focusing on the study of cities and urbanization. It explores the social, economic, and environmental aspects of urban spaces and aims to equip students with the knowledge to address challenges related to urban planning, policy, sustainability, and governance.

Duration:
3 years (6 semesters)

Semester-wise Syllabus for BA in Urban Studies:

Semester 1:

  • Introduction to Urban Studies

  • Urban Sociology

  • Economic Development in Urban Contexts

  • Introduction to Environmental Studies

  • Fieldwork Practicum I

Semester 2:

  • Urban Planning and Policy

  • Urban Governance and Management

  • Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

  • Sustainable Urban Development

  • Fieldwork Practicum II

Semester 3:

  • Urbanization and Globalization

  • Urban Infrastructure and Services

  • Housing and Urban Poverty

  • Environmental Sustainability in Urban Areas

  • Fieldwork Practicum III

Semester 4:

  • Urban Economics

  • Urban Social Issues: Inequality and Social Justice

  • Transportation and Mobility in Cities

  • Climate Change and Urban Resilience

  • Fieldwork Practicum IV

Semester 5:

  • Smart Cities and Technology

  • Urban Heritage and Conservation

  • Disaster Management in Urban Areas

  • Urban Political Economy

  • Fieldwork Practicum V

Semester 6:

  • Urban Development and Policy Analysis

  • Urban Futures and Innovations

  • Research Dissertation/Project Work

  • Community-based Urban Interventions

  • Fieldwork Practicum VI

Average Fees:

₹30,000 to ₹2,00,000 per annum (depending on the institution)

Exams to Attend:

  • University-level exams at the end of each semester

  • Fieldwork assessments and practicals

  • Internal assessments including projects, assignments, and presentations

Top 10 Institutions for BA in Urban Studies in India (Combined Ranking):

  1. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai

  2. Ambedkar University, Delhi

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi

  4. School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi

  5. Azim Premji University, Bangalore

  6. Madras Christian College, Chennai

  7. University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad

  8. Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi

  9. Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi

  10. Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Top 10 Institutions for BA in Urban Studies in Kerala:

  1. Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi

  2. Loyola College of Social Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram

  3. Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady

  4. Sacred Heart College, Thevara

  5. BCM College, Kottayam

  6. Assumption College, Changanassery

  7. St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam

  8. Bishop Vayalil Memorial Holy Cross College, Kottayam

  9. Marian College, Kuttikkanam

  10. De Paul Institute of Science and Technology, Angamaly