Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Students completing the module acquire the following: 

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of direct and indirect consequences of urban development
• Knowledge and understanding of the complexities of planning for sustainable urban development
• Knowledge of one or more fields within urban theory which is based on international academic research
• Knowledge of theories of science and research methods relevant for conducting research within the field of urban planning

Skills

• Can identify a relevant research problem within the field of urban planning
• Can design a research project and use relevant research methods in order to analyse the chosen problem
• Can justify and substantiate the relevance of the chosen research problem based on urban planning theories on an international academic level 
• Can independently structure project management activities and carry out subject specific and interdisciplinary study project
• Can analyse and evaluate urban policies and plans in relation to their immediate as well as long-term contribution to sustainable urban development 
• Can propose an alternative urban policy and evaluate the potential consequences of this policy 
• Can in relation to urban development impart research-based knowledge and discuss professional and scientific problems with both colleagues and non-specialists
• Can plan and manage a study project in a PBL learning environment
• Can apply a reference-handling software package to properly reference the project report (e.g. Mendeley or Refworks)

Competences

• Can independently and critically manage work and development situations that are complex, unpredictable and require new solutions
• Can independently start and carry out subject specific and interdisciplinary cooperation and take a professional responsibility 
• Can independently take responsibility for own learning, professional development and specialisation
• Can reflect on the project process and identify development potentials for the next study project 
• Can use online platforms for project management, communication and data management (e.g. Teams, Google Drive)

Type of instruction

Problem-based project work in groups

Exam

Exams