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. Topics include Urban Social Dynamics, Urban Resilience, and 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, and a scientific paper, suitable for publication in a peer reviewed scientific journal and/or a thesis report. 

You will also take elective courses (up to 15 EC) and a course (5 EC) on labour market orientation.

Other courses

The Course Catalogue  shows you an overview of all courses offered by Utrecht University. You can search by course (module) or study programme. The application for a non-preapproved elective is done by a written request (application form) to the program leader. Written information on the content, the level, and the study load of the course (preferably by means of a copy of the course’s description from the course catalogue) must be attached. If the track coordinator has declared that the elective course(s) meet the criteria, the student sends the signed application form and the course information to the Board of Examiners  via Osiris Case. The Board of Examiners takes the final decision on whether or not the elective is approved.