Analysis of Instruments, Policies and Projects in Urban and Regional Planning

About this programme

This is a core course for students in the Master's Programme in Urban and Regional Planning, 120 HECs. The course is open for students on the third semester of the Master's Programme in Human Geography, 120 HECs, the Master's Programme in Globalization, Environment and Social Change, 120 HECs, and the Master's Programme in Environmental Social Science, 120 HECs. The course focuses on the practical applications of urban and regional planning through various planning projects, policies, and instruments. These are analysed from internationally comparative social science perspectives. Particular emphasis is placed on the significance of political, historical, social, economic, and geographical contexts for the practice of urban and regional planning in cities and regions. The course contains an introduction, lectures, laboratory work, seminars, exercises, and excursions. Detailed information, including grading criteria, is provided at the course introduction and via the learning platform Canvas. Assessment takes place through active participation in teaching and oral and written presentation of assignments. To follow your passion. To be close to international career opportunities. To explore city and countryside. In Stockholm you can really get the best of both worlds. Here we explain all the different steps you need to go through when applying to a course or programme. Stockholm University arranges regular webinars and participates in educational fairs and events virtually and around the world to meet students and inform them about our study programmes.