Spatial Systems and Society University of Twente (UT)

Overview

The two-year Master’s programme in Spatial Engineering at the University of Twente (UT) is a full-time, internationally oriented programme. English is the basic language to communicate with students from other nationalities. Upon successful completion, you are entitled to the degree Master of Science. The programme is worth 120 credits and is taught entirely in English. It will prepare you for an international career, while also keeping you in touch with the Dutch context.

Case Studies 

Major multi-level spatial problems, also known as wicked problems, require multidisciplinary solutions and broad thinking. 

The Master’s programme Spatial Engineering prepares you to address these problems by combining technical and socio-economic knowledge with a strong basis of spatial data analysis and modelling. Think, for example, of the distribution of limited natural resources, of water, energy or food security, of catastrophic consequences of natural and man-made disasters, or of the unplanned development of mega cities.

In the first year of the Master’s Spatial Engineering, you will work on three case study projects to develop (in a scientific way) sustainable interventions to help solve the problem. 

Careers

With the increasing availability of spatial data and innovations in technologies, the demand for spatial engineers continues to grow extensively. As a graduate of the Master’s in Spatial Systems & Society, your job opportunities are nearly endless. You could work for a broad range of (international) organisations, varying from large NGO’s to governments and from consultancy agencies to research institutes.

Whether you will take on the role of a spatial engineer, a project manager, a consultant, or a researcher, you will be able to work on large-scale projects in international, multicultural and interdisciplinary teams. You could get involved in the field of water management, infrastructure and planning, the development of renewable energy, environmental remote sensing, agriculture and nature conservation, socio-spatial inequality, meteorology, or architecture, to name just a few of the numerous exciting career paths you might follow after graduation. You could, of course, also obtain a PhD after completing your Master’s. Or you might even start up your own company!

Accreditation

This programme holds NVAO accreditation.