Master in Designing Spatial Transformations
Groningen, Netherlands
Master degree
DURATION
12 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 20,800 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for Dutch students
** for non-EU/EEA| EU/EEA: EUR 2530
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Key Summary
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 'design research,' '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!
Why study this programme in Groningen?
- Urban areas and issues of infrastructure, environment and water
- Thinking (policy strategies) and doing (practical work on projects and plans)
- Compare international theory and practice
- Programme linked to international (e.g., AESOP) and national (e.g., Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment) institutes.
- Optional: double degree master's (in Indonesia, China and Germany)
Year 1
Semester 1a
- Design & Planning Theory
- Dilemmas in Infrastructure Planning
- EIP: Interactive Workshop
- Co-design Methods & Methodology
Semester 1b
- Elective
- Master thesis (design-related)
Semester 2a
- Reinventing Environmental Planning
- Transitions in Water Management
Semester 2b
- Transformative Design Approaches
The Master in Environmental and Infrastructure Planning opens up a wide field of potential careers in both the public domain and the private sector. 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 in national and international firms in engineering, design and sustainability.
- Start their own business or go into research.
How we boost your future career
We support you in developing a rich set of tools as well as a reflexive attitude that allows you to create innovative solutions for the sustainability and resilience of cities and regions.