The Global Metropolis (PLAN7615)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Architecture, Design, Planning
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Practical 1 Hour/ Week
2L1P
Incompatible
GEOG3003 or GEOS3203
Assessment methods
Essays and Online Quizzes
Course enquiries
Mr Mubeen Ahmad (mubeen.ahmad@uq.edu.au)
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
The Global Metropolis' is an advanced course on the geography and planning of contemporary cities. It examines the growth and development of cities and urban regions around the world, applying social, economic, and technical lenses. Lectures focus on the diversity of global urban contexts, with practicals debating and discussing innovative solutions to the global cities' 'wicked problems'. The course will cover a broad range of topics, including housing, urban growth, sustainability, transport, energy, governance, and mobility.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) | St Lucia | Flexible Delivery | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2019 (22/07/2019 - 16/11/2019) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |