Courses

The courses below are 7,5 EC (unless indicated otherwise). The period (1/2/3/4) and time slot (A/B/C/D) are stated in parentheses per course, see schedules. You take 15 EC per period from different timeslots. You have to register for courses yourself.

Year 1

In your first year you take eight courses (60 EC). The focus in these courses varies from advanced and specialised research methods and techniques, and writing a research proposal for your Master's thesis, to global urban transformation related subject matters. Such as:

  • Urban Social Dynamics
  • Urban Resilience
  • Politics and Governance of Global Urban Transformations

Year 2

In your second year you do a research project (40 EC), culminating in a Master's thesis. It is possible to combine this with an internship. The research project includes: 

  • a study abroad term
  • a scientific paper, suitable for publication in a peer reviewed scientific journal and/or a thesis report

You will also take two elective courses (15 EC) and a course (5 EC) on labour marketorientation.