21 ECTS credits
630 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4018868FNR for all students in the 1st and 2nd semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.
The master thesis consists of an original research and/or design project that deals with a clearly defined urban design or spatial planning problem. In principle it has a prospective, problem solving and/or design oriented dimension. Strictly research driven projects are also possible if motivated and approved by the examination committee.
The list of master thesis topics is presented in the course of the second semester of the academic year that precedes the presentation of the master thesis.
Students can chose a topic from the list or can propose their own subject and supervisor. A supervisor attached to the master program guides the research and/or design project. If an external supervisor is chosen, a co-supervisor from the program is appointed.
The master thesis proposal is submitted to the titular of the master thesis in the course of April/May (deadline is communicated together with the list of master thesis topics).
The choice of master thesis subjects is finalized prior to the June exam session and approved by the program council. Changes to the subject after his period have to be motivated.
In the related course subject ‘Seminar Master Thesis’ (see detailed description under that course) the necessary competences in terms of research design and methodology are provided. Students are required and guided in formulating a research question en the elaboration of the research.
After submission of the master thesis the student presents the results of his research and/or design project orally and defends his thesis.
See also the article dealing with the master thesis in the university education and examination regulations and the supplemental faculty examination regulations of the faculty of Sciences and Bio-engineering sciences.
After completing the course Master Thesis Urban Design and Spatial Planning, the student is able:
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Master Thesis determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Master Thesis category, the following assignments need to be completed:
None
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Urban Design and Spatial Planning: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)