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Get all the keys to master Urban Sociology thanks to TECH”

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In a world in constant population growth and urbanization, Urban Sociology has become an increasingly relevant discipline. It is evident that cities have become the scenario where most of the world's population is concentrated,  which brings with it relevant challenges to face. Therefore, the postgraduate certificate in Urban Sociology is presented as a unique opportunity to specialize in this area and address the social dynamics that occur in cities.

The main objective of this degree is to provide students with a global vision of the social, cultural, political and economic dynamics that occur in the urban environment. The syllabus of the Postgradate Degree covers topics such as the structure and spatial organization of cities, cultural and social Diversity, Citizen Participation, Urban Violence, Urban Planning and Management, among others. This way, students will specialize in analyzing the social and political problems of cities from a critical and reflective approach, proposing viable and effective solutions.

In order to ensure the greatest efficiency in the educational cycle, the program is delivered in a 100% online format, which allows students to access the contents from anywhere and at any time. In addition, the Relearning pedagogical methodology, which is used in the creation of all the content, ensures that key concepts and terminology are reiterated throughout the entire syllabus, resulting in a much more natural and efficient learning process. But the postgraduate certificate is also characterized by its flexibility in terms of the organization of academic resources, which allows students to adapt their studies to their own needs and learning pace.

Master data sources and forms of representation and forms of representation that facilitate research in the field of the city”

This postgraduate certificate in Urban Sociology contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

  • The development of case studies presented by experts in Urban Sociology
  • The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
  • Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
  • Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
  • Theoretical lessons, questions for experts, discussion forums on controversial issues and individual reflection work
  • Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

You will explore the functionality of public spaces on the basis of the latest advances in the field”

The program includes in its teaching staff professionals from the sector who bring to this training the experience of their work, as well as recognized specialists from leading companies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby students must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative, interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

You will address the most relevant problems of the urban sphere with TECH”

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You will master each and every one of the theories of Urban  of Urban Sociology, positioning you as a reference”

Objectives

TECH establishes a series of predefined objectives in all modules of the postgraduate certificate to ensure that graduates of this degree have a complete vision of all aspects related to Urban Sociology. This ensures that students acquire an accurate analytical vision of the current social reality, and obtain multiple practical applications in the management of organizations and cities.

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You will be a well versed expert in the approach of the daily problems of cities”

General Objectives

  • To study the phenomenon of Gentrification and how it affects contemporary societies
  • To analyze the migratory and tourist processes from a modern sociological perspective
  • To understand the role of sociologists in the face of new developments in communities, with a diverse and pluralistic approach

Specific Objectives

  • To understand the historical processes that have affected the city and their repercussions on the current situation
  • To know the data sources and forms of representation (maps) that facilitate research about the city
  • Develop the necessary skills to investigate about the city
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Develop the most advanced skills to carry out detailed sociological research on cities”

Postgraduate Certificate in Urban Sociology

Urban sociology is a discipline that deals with the study of social life in cities, covering topics such as social structure, relations between groups, social change and urban culture. The Postgraduate Certificate in Urban Sociology taught at TECH Technological University aims to provide students with the necessary tools and techniques to analyze and understand the complexity of cities and their inhabitants.

The curriculum focuses on the social and cultural processes that take place in cities, from the perspective of Sociology. Students will learn to analyze the social structure of cities, mobility patterns, the dynamics of urban life and the power relations that are established between the social groups that coexist in them.

The program is divided into different modules covering topics such as sociological theory, social research, urban culture, public policy analysis, among others. One of the highlights of the University Course, is that the professors are experts in the field, with extensive experience in both research and teaching.

In this way, we will train professionals who are able to analyze and understand the complexity of cities, and propose solutions to social or cultural problems that arise in them. Graduates of the course will be able to work in different areas such as social research, consulting, urban planning and teaching, among others.