Program Overview

Master's Programme, Sustainable Urban Planning and Design

The Master's Programme in Sustainable Urban Planning and Design is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of sustainable urban planning and design.

Programme Objectives

The programme aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to address the complex challenges of sustainable urban development.

Extent and Content of the Programme

The programme consists of two years of full-time study, with a total of 120 credits. The programme includes a range of courses that cover the theoretical, methodological, and practical aspects of sustainable urban planning and design.

Eligibility and Selection

The eligibility and selection criteria for the programme are based on the student's academic background, language proficiency, and other relevant qualifications.

Implementation of the Education

The programme is implemented through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and project-based learning. The programme also includes a degree project that allows students to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world context.

Study Year 1

The first year of the programme provides a foundation in the principles and practices of sustainable urban planning and design. The courses covered in the first year include:

• Introduction to Sustainable Urban Planning and Design
• Urban Ecology and Sustainability
• Urban Planning and Design Studio 1

Study Year 2

The second year of the programme builds on the foundation established in the first year, with a focus on advanced topics and specializations. The courses covered in the second year include:

• Sustainable Urban Planning and Design Studio 2.1 - Urban Ecologies
• Project Sustainable Urban Planning - Strategies for Urban and Regional Development
• Contemporary Urban Theory, Advanced Course
• Sustainable Urban Mobility
• Project Sustainable Urban Planning - Assessments, Plans and Processes
• Global Development and Political Ecology
• Resilience Thinking in Sustainable Planning
• Degree Project in Urban Planning and Design, Second Cycle
• Degree Project in Urban and Regional Planning, Second Cycle
• Degree Project in Strategies for Sustainable Development, Second Cycle

Conditionally Elective Courses

The following conditionally elective courses are available in the second year:

• AD2863 Sustainable Urban Planning and Design Studio 2.1 - Urban Ecologies
• AG2129 Project Sustainable Urban Planning - Strategies for Urban and Regional Development
• AG2134 Contemporary Urban Theory, Advanced Course
• AG2144 Sustainable Urban Mobility
• AG2809 Project Sustainable Urban Planning - Assessments, Plans and Processes
• AL2121 Global Development and Political Ecology
• AL2511 Resilience Thinking in Sustainable Planning

Course List

The programme includes a range of courses that cover the theoretical, methodological, and practical aspects of sustainable urban planning and design. The courses are designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of sustainable urban development.

Specialisations

The programme offers several specializations, including:

• Urban Planning and Design
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Strategies for Sustainable Development

Programme Syllabus

The programme syllabus is available in PDF format, and it provides a detailed overview of the programme's objectives, extent, and content. The syllabus also includes information on the eligibility and selection criteria, implementation of the education, and the courses covered in the programme.