Urban, Energy and Environmental Planning Aalborg University

Overview

About the programme 

Why choose Urban, Energy and Environmental Planning?

You should choose Urban, Energy and Environmental Planning if you are interested in how we can create sustainable cities that are both functional for people and environmentally friendly. The programme is for those who want to take a cross-disciplinary approach to overcoming current challenges within the fields of climate, energy and urban development. 

You will learn how to analyse and manage complex issues where you need to work across sectors such as transport, waste, energy and land use – and where decisions affect both everyday life and the future. You will gain insights into planning systems, infrastructure, technology and management – and learn how to collaborate with stakeholders such as citizens, companies and public authorities. 

You can choose between four specialisations during your Master’s: Cities and Sustainability, Environmental Management and Sustainability Science, Sustainable Energy Planning and Management, Urban Planning and Management.  

Educational content

The programme is centred around project work, where you work with your fellow students to address current, real-world issues. You will learn how to analyse complex planning situations, find connections between energy, environment and urban development – and develop solutions that work in practice. The programme combines theory, methodology and practice, and you will have close collaboration with your professors as well as external partners such as municipalities, companies or organisations.  

Your skills as a graduate  

With a Master’s in Urban, Energy and Environmental Planning, you will have a cross-disciplinary understanding of how urban, energy and environmental planning are interconnected. You will have the skills to analyse complex planning situations, understand the interaction between technical, social and environmental conditions and participate in the development of holistic solutions. You can work strategically and be part of cross-disciplinary teams where balancing different interests and perspectives is essential. You will be trained to think critically with a focus on the long-term, and you will have the tools to contribute to planning and development tasks in both public and private organisations. 

 Job opportunities 

With a Master's in Urban, Energy and Environmental Planning, you can work with planning, development and analysis in both public and private organisations. You can find jobs in municipalities, regions, state authorities, utility companies, consultancies or NGOs in positions such as project manager, climate strategist or analyst.  

You will be able to contribute to the development of strategies, plans and analyses that support the sustainable transition and long-term societal development. Many graduates also work in collaboration and process management, finding solutions across disciplines and sectors. The cross-disciplinary profile of the programme opens the door to a wide range of positions – both in Denmark and internationally.