Urban Planning and Sustainable Transformation (M.A.)

1. Semester

Research Tools and Methods

• Introduction to research tools and methods in science, technology and design.

Research Plan and Project

• Introduction: Interdisciplinary conference
• Research: Individual studies on contemporary challenges and positions in urban planning. Critiques, lectures and discourses in the Master Studio
• Development: Approach to an individual thesis topic. Explorations, excursions, experiments, self-study, critiques, interviews, performances, stand-ups, etc.
• Reflection: Review and modification of the thesis topic by setting your own priorities. Critiques, workshops, observations, etc.
• Conclusion: Presentation and colloquium on the thesis exposé and the learning outcomes during the semester

2. Semester

Master's thesis

• Processing: Individual thematic processing that reflects the state of science, social and ecological challenges, urban development processes, professional profile, etc.
• Exhibition: Individual concept for “Telling the Story”
• Presentation: Public presentation and colloquium of the thesis project

Focus areas/advance courses

Students can choose their own specialization during the Master's degree course. There are no thematic restrictions.