Urban and Regional Planning – (M.Sc.)

Urban and regional planning is constantly challenged by the transformation of society as well as by changes in our knowledge about and understanding of the world. This means that the values, applications and “truths” of planning have to be continuously critically assessed and evaluated. This multidisciplinary programme is designed for students who wish to deepen their knowledge of the terms and conditions of planning in Sweden and internationally. It is intended both for those who have a recent undergraduate degree and those who have some working experience and would like to get new impulses and insights. The programme is linked to the research profile Urban and Regional Planning: Environment, Gender and Equity.

Purpose and learning objectives

The programme includes: – knowledge, understanding and specialized methodological knowledge about urban and regional planning. – ability to critically and systematically integrate knowledge and to analyse, assess and deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations. – ability to identify and formulate issues critically, autonomously and creatively as well as to plan and undertake advanced tasks and the ability to evaluate this work. – ability to report clearly and to discuss conclusions. – skills required for participation in research and development work or autonomous employment in some other qualified capacity. – ability to identify the personal need for further knowledge and take responsibility for his or her ongoing learning.