Nordic urban planning has recently become the focus of intensified interest from urbanists worldwide who are seeking to learn from innovative approaches to sustainability, liveability, mobility, ‘smart’ cities, empowerment, welfare and more.
By moving between three universities and countries, you will develop international and interdisciplinary perspectives on urban planning and development. On this Nordic Urban Planning Studies programme from Roskilde University you will also become skilled at working collaboratively and imaginatively with diverse communities, organisations, companies and municipalities.
Through conducting your own research in groups and individually, you will become experienced in qualitative and creative methods as well as techniques of spatial visualisation and geographical information systems. You will further gain first-hand insights into planning problems and potential solutions.
This Nordic Urban Planning Studies programme from Roskilde University is based across the three universities with opportunities to specialise at each. Core components are in Semester 1 (at Roskilde University) and Semester 3 (at Tromsø and Malmö Universities). In Semester 2 you choose a track at any one university, while in Semester 4 you decide where to conduct your Master thesis. The programme leads to a joint degree from all three universities.
Nordic Urban Planning Studies qualifies you for a wide range of job opportunities. Graduates will be attractive for businesses, public authorities and organisations working nationally and internationally with cities and regions, including as:
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Application deadline is January 15 – if you are a non-EU/EEA citizen that is required to pay tuition feesApplication deadline is March 1 – if you are a non-EU/EEA citizen that is not required to pay tuition fees
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