Program Overview

AG2161 European Planning Systems

The course AG2161 European Planning Systems is a 7.5 credit literature and project course that analyzes planning systems, issues, and traditions primarily within European countries and regions. It is mainly intended for students with experience in planning systems and/or planning education in Sweden or abroad.

Course Contents

The course covers similarities and dissimilarities in national planning systems, traditions, and issues, as well as experiences from cross-border planning. It includes examples from ongoing cross-border projects and an in-depth study with a systematic comparison of the planning contexts in two European countries.

Intended Learning Outcomes

After completing the course requirements, students shall be able to analyze the differences between planning systems and how these affect planning practice.

Literature and Preparations

• Specific prerequisites: Knowledge corresponding to at least 60 credits in urban and regional planning.
• Recommended prerequisites: At least 30 ECTS within urban and regional planning.
• Literature: To be decided upon an individual basis.

Examination and Completion

• Grading scale: P, F.
• Examination:
  • ųVN1 - Project Work, 6.0 credits, grading scale: P, F.
  • LIT1 - Literature Seminar, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F.
• Other requirements for final grade: Literature report (LIT1; 1c), project work (ųVN1; 4c).
• Examiner: Jonathan Metzger.

Ethical Approach

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further Information

• Offered by: ABE/Urban and Regional Studies.
• Main field of study: The Built Environment.
• Education cycle: Second cycle.
• Supplementary information: Individual reading course for students in Master's programme Sustainable Urban Planning and Design. Given on demand.