Spatial Planning
Entry requirements
A completed Bachelor's degree from a spatially-oriented discipline
In order to get admission to this Master's you will need a completed Bachelor’s degree from a spatially-oriented discipline, such as spatial planning, human geography or environment studies.
Proficiency in English
In order to take part in this programme, you need to have fluency in both written and spoken English.This requirement has been satisfied when the student meets the conditions, listed on our website.
A background in research methodology
Because of the academic nature of this programme, we require all our students to have basic training in research processes, e.g. research design and data analysis.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Spatial planners are fascinated by on-going and future changes in cities and regions and take on the role as managers of those spatial transformations - think of: regenerating shopping districts or old industrial sites; designating water retention areas; shaping urban mobility concepts for the future. Related challenges vary in scale, from individual property to European policy making.
The Master's Programme in Spatial Planning bears the sub-title ‘managing smart cities and regions’, reflecting the challenges of current and coming urban societies, at a time that ambitions for a ‘New Urban Agenda’ for the 21st century are formulated, with policies and strategies to create more sustainable and equitable urban spaces.
Upon completion students will have knowledge of:
- interfaces between different planning concepts, sectors, specializations and interests;
- synergies that are found and trade-offs that are made along these interfaces;
- paths through which integrative planning is manifested in policy formulation, decision-making and projects at different geographical and institutional levels.
Master's specialisations
You can choose a specialisation that best reflects your passion for spatial planning:
Cities, Water and Climate Change
Gain all necessary knowledge and skills for working on the nexus between urban planning, water and environmental management.
Planning, Land and Real Estate Development
Discover new perspectives on urban development which you can use in a future role as city developer, either in the public or private sector.
Look into different integrated mobility systems or transport modes at different spatial scales. Discover new practices and strategies to provide innovative mobility solutions.
Flexible specialisation
We also offer you the opportunity to make your own combination of courses from a list of relevant electives, next to completing the core courses of the programme.
Career prospects
Our Spatial Planning graduates are greatly valued by their employers for their analytical skills, critical perspective and sound academic understanding of the relationship between human activities, their spatial environment, and relevant spatial interventions enhancing their living environment.
Spatial planners from Radboud University work as a policy maker, consultant or project manager for the government, consulting firms, project developers, housing corporations or research institutes. Also, more and more of our alumni are working in international projects.
If you have any questions, email us here: study-information@ru.nl
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Fees and funding
There are various scholarships available for studying at Radboud University. Some of the opportunities are described below. A full list, including detailed information, can be found on our website.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
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- Study Information
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