Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Students completing the module acquire the following: 

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Understanding of the complexities of contemporary urban planning in relation to challenges and possibilities such as sustainability, resilience and liveability 
• Understanding of radical changes that can constitute future directions for international urban development  
• Knowledge and understanding of different concepts, analytical methods and tools for assessing the qualities of planning documents

Skills

• Can critically use relevant theories, concepts, analytical methods and tools for assessing the qualities of planning documents and visions 
• Can analyse urban problems taking into consideration economic, environmental and social conditions
• Can prepare concepts, proposals and solutions to guide future urban planning objectives 
• Can communicate research-based knowledge and scientific problems and facilitate possible future planning solutions with both professionals (from a variety of fields) and non-specialists 

Competences

• Can independently use relevant theories, concepts and methods to identify challenges and possibilities in relation to sustainable urban planning 
• Can engage in interdisciplinary cooperation with other experts and the public in planning urban solutions and proposals and take a professional responsibility in relation to guiding future action 
• Can carry out focused, critical and well-informed research to support the planning for sustainable and liveable cities 

Type of instruction

Lectures, workshops, seminars, assignments, etc.

Exam

Exams