Strategic Urban and Regional Planning - 709A01

MODULE TYPE: SDG11
MODULE DESCRIPTION
The course's starting point is to introduce urban and regional planning as a theoretical topic and how it relates to planning practices. This course introduces three main tracks; how strategic urban and regional planning relates to challenges such as climate change, digitalisation, urbanisation and globalisation; how urban and regional planning is affected by geological conditions and how it contributes to spatial patterns and changes at a local, regional, national and global level; and to introduce fundamental planning tools such as GIS.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of the course, the student should be able to :
- describe and explain key concepts in urban and regional planning
- critically examine and analyse planning theories and planning practices
- describe how urban and regional planning is affected by geological conditions
- explain how digitalisation, urbanisation, climate change and globalisation are key challenges for strategic urban and regional planning
- manage geographical information for spatial analysis
Module level: Basic/Advanced
Degree level: Master
Language: English
Study mode: Campus based
SDG11 Theme:
ECTS: 15
Semester: Autumn 2022
Starting date: August 22, 2022
Finishing date: October 28, 2021
Enrollment period: Autumn period 15/3 - 19/4
Additional Info:
Single subject and programme course
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen in Urban and Regional Planning, or equivalent
English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (English 6/B)
If you have any questions, please contact international@ffk.liu.se.
Participation form: Please follow the instructions and apply via our portal