Master Programme in Spatial Planning and Urban Design

Faculty of Enginnering - University of PortoT +351 22 508 [email protected]

MPPU SecretariatMs. Ana SousaT +351 22 508 1903 [email protected]

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Master Programmein Spatial Planningand Urban Design

2013/2014

STUDY CYCLE’S OBJECTIVESThe master programme aims to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills on the theory and practice of Urban Planning, bearing in mind the national and the international contexts.

Through a wide range of courses, students will approach the main issues and challengescities, as well as metropolitan areas and city regions, are currently facing in a world ofrapid and profound changes. The conceptualization, design and implementation ofpolicies, plans and investment projects will be dealt with emphasizing both a reflexiveand a professional perspective.

1ST YEAR/1ST SEMESTER// Urban Form and Structure// Urban Environmental Quality and Planning// Transport Planning and Mobility// Urban and Metropolitan Policies// Spatial Planning Systems

1ST YEAR/2ND SEMESTER// Urban Design Studio// Urban Mobility Management*// Urban Spaces Management*// Location Models and Real-Estate Markets*// GIS in Environmental Planning*

2ND YEAR// Master Thesis in Spatial Planning and Urban Design * choice of 2 units among the set of 4 optional units

ACCESS CONDITIONSHolders of a higher degree or legal equivalent in architecture, civil engineering or in other areas relevant to the nature of the master programme.Holders of other higher degrees and of an academic, scientific or professional curricula recognized by the Scientific Committee of the Master Programme.

CANDIDATES - RANKING CRITERIA // Academic qualification // Profissional experience // Motivation

APPLICATION PERIOD // Start date for submitting applications: 2013/04/03// Deadline for submitting applications: 2013/06/06// Deadline for posting the notice with results of placements: 2013/06/26

BOARD OF THE MASTER PROGRAMME // Paulo Pinho// F. Brandão Alves// Álvaro Domingues