Designing Spatial Transformations
Are you eager to tackle the spatial challenges of our time? Do you want to design innovative solutions for sustainable urban development and climate adaptation?
The Designing Spatial Transformations track in the Master’s programme of Environmental and Infrastructure Planning at the Faculty of Spatial Sciences offers you the tools and knowledge to address complex spatial challenges.
What you'll learn
- Theoretical and epistemological foundations of spatial design
- Advanced design methodologies and collaborative techniques
- Integration of design and research in knowledge production
- Collaborative design methodology, methods, and techniques
- Visualization and communication skills
- Critical analysis of current spatial design practices
Why study this track?
Graduates are equipped to design intelligent interventions and co-design proposals with stakeholders, addressing multifaceted challenges in urban and rural settings. You will culminate your studies with a master thesis focused on 'research on design,' 'research for design,' or 'research through design,' showcasing your skills in real-world applications.
Join us to become a leader in shaping sustainable cities and landscapes!
- ECTS transcript – If you are still completing your Bachelor’s degree, upload an ECTS transcript showing the subjects you have studied, your grades, and the number of credits awarded. Your Bachelor’s diploma must be uploaded later, as soon as you receive it.
- Bachelor’s diploma – If you have already graduated, upload your Bachelor’s diploma. A separate ECTS transcript is not required.
Note: Your Bachelor’s degree must be in the same or a related field as the Master’s programme you are applying for. The university will check whether you have completed enough relevant subjects and ECTS credits.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending where you completed your bachelor education.
Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- Higher education degree completed in English
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
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Research university bachelor degree in spatial planning and design, land use planning, urban planning and design, landscape architecture, urbanism, urban/regional planning/development, environmental management, public administration with basic knowledge of spatial planning; Basic design skills are needed for the track 'Designing Spatial Transformations'
In order to asses you previous education the Admissions Board requires course descriptions.
A list of relevant course descriptions: This list should include statistics courses, research methods courses and demographic content knowledge courses. The list needs to include info on the content of each course, literature used, learning outcomes, and details of how each course was assessed.
The Master in Environmental and Infrastructure Planning opens up a wide field of potential careers in both the public domain and the private sectors. Our graduates:
- Work in Governments: as policy advisors at international, national, provincial and local offices in charge of spatial planning, transportation or water management.
- Work in Consultancy: as project managers national and international firms in engineering, design and sustainability.
- Start their own business or go into research.
