Bachelor's Programme in Sustainable Urban Development, 180 cr

Upon completion of the bachelor’s degree programme in Sustainable Urban Development, all graduates will:

•Understand the various aspects of built environment, administrative, or social sciences as they relate to sustainable urban development, and to appreciate their complex interrelations;

•Have a deep knowledge of key concepts, and the skills to be able to drive sustainable development in urban environments worldwide;

•Recognize the central actors, questions, conflicts and solutions in the field of sustainable urban development;

•Be able to carry out sustainable development projects individually and in teams;

•Understand the basic principles of academic research and be able to independently design, conduct, report and communicate academic research projects to professional audiences and the general public.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Technology stream will have a foundational knowledge of mathematics and physical principles as they relate to the urban environment. Courses will also cover information technology and project management. Graduates will be eligible to continue their studies in the Master of Science in Technology degree.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Administrative Sciences stream will be able to analyze administrative, political and economic phenomena present in sustainable urban development. They will also become familiar with key theories, concepts and methods in administrative sciences. Graduates will be eligible to continue their studies in the Master of Administrative Sciences degree.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Social Sciences stream will understand the purpose and societal significance of social research. They will also become familiar with key theories, concepts and methods in social sciences. After completing the programme, they will be eligible to continue their studies in the Master of Social Sciences degree.