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Spatial Planning and Developement – (M.Sc.)
Umea University
Faculty of Social Science
| Application Deadline: | January 16 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - ≈ € 10,120 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Umeå / Sweden / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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After completing the programme you will have good knowledge about current theories on development and planning. Further, you will be familiar with advanced methods for analyses used by potential employers in the field of spatial planning and development.
The aim of this programme is to provide studies in spatial planning and development and to give deeper insights in development work on a local, regional, national and international level.
Among others, Geographical information systems (GIS), analyses of consequences, prognoses and simulation techniques are methods which you will master. If you choose the two-year master-programme your knowledge and methodological skills will be deeper, and at the same time the courses become more oriented towards international aspects on planning and development .
The Magister/Master programme in spatial planning integrates a group of related social science subjects that are relevant for spatial planning. Some courses are given in cooperation with other departments in the form of joint classes with other Magister/Masters programmes. A gender perspective is applied to all courses. The advanced studies within the programme are in Social and Economic Geography with a main focus on spatial planning.
The one-year master is a Swedish exam that requires an additional year of study after the bachelor degree. The two-year master exam equals the internationally recognized master exam.
Social/spatial planners are active in many places in the society like municipality planning offices, county council offices, county administrative boards, government offices and consultancy firms. The training in the programme qualifies you to apply for posts in social/spatial planning where knowledge in advanced analytical and planning tools, like population prognoses, traffic flow prognoses, geographical information systems (GIS) and where the ability to assess consequences, are required.
The programme also comprises international perspectives in order to prepare for work with planning issues abroad or with projects concerning cross-boarder cooperation.
There is a great need for well-trained social/spatial planners with good knowledge in especially GIS on the labour market. As an older generation of planners now reaches the age of retirement numerous vacancies have to be filled over the coming years.
Contents
The first year starts with a 15 credits course in Social and Economic Geography, spatial planning and GIS. During the second half of the term a course on welfare and economic growth is given. Regional development is an important part of this course. The first half of the second term is a course aiming at proficiency in multivariate analysis where the students work with different techniques like discriminant analysis and logistic regression. If you choose a one year master degree you write a 15 credits dissertation paper during the second half of the term. If you have chosen to finish a master degree you take a course in the field of population and mobility.
For you who continue to pursue a master degree the second year starts with a practical course in geographical methods and modelling with relevance for planning. After this a course on planning in an international context with a focus on rebuilding after crises and disasters follows. The programme ends with writing an independent master thesis.
Term 1 (Autumn)
* Human geography, planning and GIS, 15 credits
* Growth and welfare in time and space, 15 credits
Term 2 (Spring)
* Multivariate analysis, 15 credits
* Population and mobility, 15 credits OR
* One year master thesis in spatial planning and development, 15 credits
Term 3 (Autumn)
* Methods and modelling, 15 credits
* Reconstruction after crises and disasters, 15 credits
Term 4 (Spring)
* Master thesis in spatial planning and development, 15 credits
Autumn term end of August to mid-January
Spring term mid-January to beginning of June
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Basic requirements:A Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, 180 ECTS) from an internationally recognised university. Special Requirements: at least 90 ECTS-credits in Social Geography, Geography, Social Planning, Statistics, Economics, Sociology, Ethnology, Political Science, Economic History, Earth Science, Regional Science, Development Studies, Environmental Science, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or another Social Planning-related programme including at least 7.5 ECTS-credits in quantitative methods and. Regarding assessment of equivalent eligibility, see: Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 6.5 and no individual score below 5.5. TOEFL PBT (Paper-based Test) with a minimum score of 575 and a minimum TWE score of 4.5). TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum score of 90 and a minimum score of 20 on the Writing Section). Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies. If you are still working towards your undergraduate degree, you need to include with your application a document from your current University, outlining when you are expected to graduate as well as a course outline for the last semester (for more information, see
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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