Considered a first of its kind, the programme is designed jointly by faculty in Anthropology  and Sociology from both institutions, SOAS and SNU. It is aimed both at students who seek advanced learning in an intensive degree program and working professionals who seek added skills in their career paths. This MA specifically seeks to address real-world issues in the context of the most significant transformation on the planet, i.e., urbanization. It is also one of the few programmes in the world to focus on the global sociology of cities, which responds to a worldwide escalation in demand for urban expertise. The curricula include issues like climate change and urban ecologies, governance and technology, health and wellness, infrastructure, and material environments. Details of the course structure and  course details are available at: https://snu.edu.in/programs/shiv-nadar-ioe-soas-joint-ma-global-urban-sociology/

If you have a 3 year undergraduate degree, you need to have an additional MA degree, or any recognized one year diploma or degree in a relevant disciplines. If you have successfully completed one year of a 2 year MA program and would like to pursue this opportunity, we are happy to receive your application as well. Overall, the minimum eligibility conditions are 16 years of prior education. While we encourage social sciences or humanities degrees, we are happy to receive applications from other disciplines as well.

This program is designed to advance your skills in Urban Sociology, a discipline and area that is now considered essential for tackling some of the most urgent challenges worldwide. With the growing need for expertise and social science knowledge on urban issues, this program will support your career choices in focused ways. For example, if you already have a job and your last degree was a few years ago, you can apply to this  programme for an upskilling and an addition to your current resume. Or, you may not have enough time for a PhD. This programme will acquaint you with the latest debates and issues to help you develop expertise.

This is a full-time programme and will require the student to enroll in both locations as a full  time student.

Yes, competitive financial support is available. Please check the website for details.

SNU campus is a fully residential facility and for the second semester all students will be  housed on campus in our hostel accommodation. In London as this programme one  semester of residency, official residences will not be available, however, SOAS will offer all  support and help in finding the best accommodation as available to their students.