Master's Degree in Urban Design for Healthy Cities
International University of Catalonia
Key Information
Campus location
Barcelona, Spain
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 9,314
Application deadline
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Introduction
Master's Degree in Urban Design for Healthy Cities
Healthy Cities and Sustainable Cities are two sides of the same coin: both place citizens’ well-being and sustainability at the heart of urban transformation. There is currently a lack of programmes that address this need for urban planners and designers who are trained to achieve some of the sustainable development goals in a comprehensive manner through urban design.
This master's degree was set up in response to this situation, to provide a conceptual and methodological basis for planning and designing the city based on well-being and sustainability principles, and addresses both the professional and research dimensions. Regarding the former, experts trained to promote well-being and good health for citizens through sustainable urban design and planning are needed. In relation to the latter, new research approaches to study the links between complex urban systems and health are also necessary.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
The University does not provide grants for master’s degree students. Those seeking financial support are advised to consult other organisations. Check the institute's website for more information.
Curriculum
First semester
- Conceptual Framework (5 ECTS)
- Environmental Dimension (10 ECTS)
- Research Tools (10 ECTS)
Second semester
- Cultural Dimension (10 ECTS)
- Economic Dimension (5 ECTS)
- Social Dimension (10 ECTS)
- Synthesis Workshop (10 ECTS)
Program Outcome
Credits: 60 ECTS