Study programme
Spatial Planning is a one-year Master’s programme taught in English that includes both taught courses and individual research projects, awarding a total of 60 points in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). This Master's is also offered as a part-time programme. The curriculum is then spread over a period of two years.
Curriculum
Full-time study programme
The first semester is dedicated to courses and whereas the second semester focuses on students’ individual research projects.
Part-time study programme
The programme can be studied part-time as well. In this case you will start with taught courses in period 1 and 2, followed by the start of the Master's thesis. In this first part of the thesis, you focus on the research plan in period 3 and on theory and literature research in period 4.
The second year then starts with two other taught courses. The elective can be done either in the first or second year. In periods 3 and 4 of the second year you will finish your thesis by conducting empirical research and analysis and writing your report.
Courses
Educational Methods
- Lectures and seminars
- Independent research
- Internship (optional)
Examinations
- Final research papers
- Short papers or written exams
- In-class presentations
- Active participation and concluding reports
- Thesis
Extra opportunities
Utrecht University offers several honours programmes for students looking for an extra challenge. Honours education is followed on top of your regular Master’s programme and goes beyond the regular curriculum. Honours programmes are available at interdisciplinary level and allow you to go deeper into subjects or work on projects that transcend your own discipline.