Agricultural University of Iceland
MS in Planning

Hvanneyri, Iceland

DEGREE TYPE

MSc

DURATION

LANGUAGES

Icelandic

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Aug 2024

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The MS in Planning program provides an in-depth understanding of urban development, policy, and sustainable planning practices. This postgraduate degree focuses on practical skills and theoretical foundations essential for effective planning in communities.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as urban planners, policy analysts, and environmental consultants. Additional opportunities include roles in local government, non-profits, and private sector organizations focused on community development and housing.

The Agricultural University of Iceland offers one formal M.Sc. Programme in Planning. The Programme combines planning theory and practice and the study of Icelandic circumstances, aiming for sustainable development and creating a liveable environment. The study emphasizes individual work and practical case studies where students tackle real problems, thus practising skills for independent work. Graduating students have gained the necessary knowledge of planning required for certification by the Icelandic Planners Association. Combines planning theory and practice. Emphasizes individual work and practical case studies. Thaught at Campus Keldnaholt in Reykjavík.