Overview

The program of Bachelor Metropolitan Studies at Towson University is built around an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the physical, social, economic and political factors that shape metropolitan areas. By integrating the perspectives of different academic disciplines, students gain a thorough understanding of the complex historical development of metropolitan areas, as well as the root causes of the contemporary problems and opportunities facing these areas.

Metropolitan studies offers courses that are intellectually stimulating and, at the same time, socially relevant. As students examine contemporary challenges like sprawl, economic development, or the myriad social and political issues facing the modern metropolis, they are introduced to innovative policy solutions to these challenges, and are encouraged to think creatively about how to solve the problems of the metropolis.

The program benefits tremendously from a first-rate faculty of sociologists, geographers, political scientists, economists, and historians well versed in the issues of metropolitan areas. The program also benefits significantly from Towson’s location. The Baltimore/Washington area provides an ideal “laboratory” for students of metropolitan areas.

Careers

As with other liberal arts majors, metropolitan studies graduates are prepared for a wide range of professions and post-graduate endeavors. With over 70% of the nation's population living in metropolitan areas, there are many opportunities for program graduates. Metropolitan studies majors are well prepared for careers in the public, private and nonprofit sectors in areas such as urban planning, public policy analysis, real estate, public administration, community development, community organizing, economic development and related fields.

Majors are also well prepared for graduate programs in urban planning, public administration, public policy, and related fields. Some of our graduates have already gone on to graduate programs in urban planning, community development, and law.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Metropolitan Studies

Physical Geography
State and Local Government
Historical Geography of Urbanization
Spatial Organization of Economic Activity
Transportation and Infrastructure
Comprehensive Planning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Towson, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Submit your bachelor's degree application and $45 fee online.
Submit your secondary and post-secondary academic record(s).
Submit test results of English proficiency.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

31332 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31332 USD / year

≈ 31332 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12186 USD / year

≈ 12186 USD / year

Living costs

Towson

United States

1797 - 3043 USD / month

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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