Study structure

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We teach and research spatial design in architecture, urban planning and landscape planning in an interrelated context. The goal of developing space and society in a sustainable way unites all three disciplines.

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Master of Science I Urban and Regional Planning

The 4-semester Master's degree course has a 'research-oriented' profile. It teaches knowledge and skills oriented towards current issues from research and practice on the basis of in-depth fundamental knowledge, which enables students to practice their profession in all fields of planning in a structural-spatial or strategic-conceptual context, to obtain the so-called "chamber qualification" and to conduct their own scientific research

The particular aim of the 4-semester Master's degree course is to create the opportunity to develop an individual study profile with an orientation towards the diverse and changing requirements of the highly differentiated professional fields in terms of methods and content.

The deepening of planning and design skills in complex and interdisciplinary contexts forms the core of the curriculum throughout the entire course of study. Teaching content and forms are based on the unity of teaching and research and, in addition to specialist knowledge, impart methodological and system competence as well as strategic competence.

Master's specialization ST - Urban Planning / Urban Design

Focus: The development of skills for in-depth spatial analysis and the development of urban design competence, including architectural and landscape planning issues

Special learning objectives: Design skills in the area of new planning, renovation and additions to architectural and spatial structures, reflection in the discourse of urban planning theories and guiding principles

Master's specialization NRE - Nachhaltige Raumentwicklung / Sustainable Urban and Regional Development

Focus: Development of skills for analyzing social transformation processes and influencing them through urban and regional development approaches.
Special learning objectives:

Competence to critically reflect on formal and informal instruments of spatial planning for post-fossil spatial production
Competence to analyze and scientifically sound recommendations for action for sustainable transformation at different spatial scales and actor levels

Master's specialization BSM - Urban Regeneration and Urban Management / Bestandsentwicklung und Stadtmanagement

Thefocus is on developing skills for dealing appropriately with existing built structures, which make up by far the largest part of the built environment.

The in-depth study of existing development and urban management includes questions about the qualification, upgrading and long-term attractiveness of existing districts in the face of social change and examines the necessity and usefulness of approaches to comprehensive redevelopment. It deals with the prerequisites and consequences of interventions in spatialized social structures in the city. Central to this are questions about actors and target groups as well as the possibilities of an equally effective, efficient and fair implementation of planning interventions in existing buildings.

The specialization has strong links to political, economic, social, cultural and environmental sciences. In addition, it deals intensively with everyday public action and governance issues.

General

A degree program consists of modules that are defined in the examination regulations and described in more detail in the module handbook. In terms of content and time, it makes sense to study these modules in a certain order. There is a sample study plan for each degree program, which shows you an ideal course of study. If you study in this way, you can complete your studies within the standard period of study. This is not always possible, so there may be individual deviations from the suggested course. When planning, you should bear in mind that not every module is offered in the winter and summer semesters and that some modules build on each other or have other participation requirements. The Student Advisory Service will help you to plan your studies individually.