50業子

Spatial planners are fascinated by on-going and future changes in cities and regions and take on the role as managers of spatial transformations - think of: regenerating shopping districts or old industrial sites; designating water retention areas; shaping urban mobility concepts for the future.

Related challenges vary in scale, from individual property to European policy making. Within the Master's Spatial Planning, you have a choice between four Master's specialisations.

Something for you?

• You will develop governance strategies for climate proofing cities and for reducing urban carbon emissions.
• You will develop strategies for flood risk management in delta areas.
• You are trained to think outside given boxes, by combining well-established core courses with electives.
• Small, almost 'family-like' department that covers a broad range of topics with a strong track record in related research.

Career prospects:

Our Spatial Planning graduates are greatly valued by their employers for their analytical skills, critical perspective and sound academic understanding of the relationship between human activities, their spatial environment, and relevant spatial interventions enhancing their living environment.

Upon completion students will have knowledge of: interfaces between different planning concepts, sectors and interests; synergies that are found and trade-offs that are made along these interfaces; paths through which integrative planning is manifested in policy formulation, decision-making and projects at different geographical and institutional levels.

Spatial planners from Nijmegen work as policy maker, consultant or project manager for government, consulting firms, project developers, housing corporations or research institutes. Also, more and more of our alumni are working in international projects.

After your studies:

You will develop a deep understanding of the governance of water and climate issues in urban areas, which makes you well suited for a job position such as:

• Policy advisor at a water authority
• Consultant on climate proofing cities
• Policy maker for spatial adaptation at a province or municipality

Possible specialisations:

• Cities, Water and Climate Change: Gain all necessary knowledge and skills for working on the nexus between urban planning, water and environmental management.
• European Spatial and Environmental Planning: Become a spatial planner who understands EU policies, can cooperate with planners across borders and engages with other sectors like environment and economic development.
• Planning, Land and Real Estate Development: Discover new perspectives on urban development which you can use in a future role as city developer, either in the public or private sector.
• Urban and Regional Mobility: Look into integrated mobility systems or transport modes at different spatial scales. Discover new practices and strategies to provide innovative mobility solutions.