Swedish name: Masterprogrammet i samhällsplanering
This programme syllabus is valid: HT19 and until further notice
Programme syllabus for programmes starting HT19
Programme syllabus for programmes starting HT18 and until HT19
Programme syllabus for programmes starting HT07 and until HT18
Programme code: SASPM
Credit points: 120
Registration number: FS 3.1.3-1892-18
Responsible faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
Revised by: Faculty Board of Social Sciences, 2018-10-31
Basic requirements:A Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, 180 ECTS) from an internationally recognised university. Special Requirements: at least 90 ECTS-credits in Social Geography, Geography, Social Planning, Statistics, Economics, Sociology, Ethnology, Political Science, Economic History, Earth Science, Regional Science, Development Studies, Environmental Science, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or another Social Planning-related programme. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6.
After completing the program, 60 credits, students may, on application, obtain a Filosofie Magisterexamen in accordance with the Local Qualifications Ordinance approved by the Vice Chancellor, see
http://www.student.umu.se/english/getting-your-degree/degree-requirements/?languageId=1
Filosofie Magisterexamen translates in English to Degree of Master of Science 60 credits. The degree is awarded in the main field of study, Human Geography with a specialization in Spatial Planning and Development.
After completing the program, 120 credits, students may, on application, obtain a Filosofie Masterexamen in accordance with the Local Qualifications Ordinance approved by the Vice Chancellor, see
http://www.student.umu.se/english/getting-your-degree/degree-requirements/?languageId=1
Filosofie Masterexamen translates in English to Degree of Master of Science 120 credits. The degree is awarded in the main field of study, Human Geography with a specialization in Spatial Planning and Development.
Second cycle educations should build substantially upon knowledge the students retained during first cycle studies or the equivalent.
Second cycle education shall involve a deepening of knowledge, skills and abilities relative to first cycle education and, in addition to what applies to first cycle education
- further develop students' ability to independently integrate and use knowledge,
- develop students' ability to deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations, and
- develop students' potential for professional activities that demand considerable independence or for research and development.
Higher Education Act 1 cpt 9 § (Högskolelagen 1 kap 9 §)
Degree of Master of Science 60 credits
Knowledge and Understanding
For Degree of Master of Science 60 credits, the students should be able to
- show knowledge and understanding in their main field of study, including both an overview of the field and deeper knowledge of certain parts of the field and insight into current research and development, and
- demonstrate deeper methodological knowledge in their main field of study.
Skills and Abilities
For Degree of Master of Science 60 credits, the students should be able to
- demonstrate the ability to integrate knowledge and to analyze, assess and deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations, even with limited information,
- demonstrate the ability to independently identify and formulate questions to address and to plan and use appropriate methods to carry out advanced tasks within specified time limits;
- demonstrate the ability to verbally and in writing present and discuss their conclusions and the knowledge and arguments behind them, in dialogue with different types of groups, and
- demonstrate the skills required to participate in research and development or to work in other advanced contexts.
Ability to Evaluate and Approach
For Degree of Master of Science 60 credits, the student should be able to
- demonstrate the ability within the main field of study to make judgments with regard to relevant scientific, social and ethical aspects, and demonstrate an awareness of ethical aspects of research and development,
- show insight into the possibilities and limitations of science, its role in society and the human responsibility for its use, and
- demonstrate the ability to identify the personal need for further knowledge and to take responsibility for the personal competence development.
Degree of Master of Science 120 credits
Knowledge and Understanding
For Degree of Master of Science 120 credits, the students should be able to
- show knowledge and understanding in their main field of study, including both a broad knowledge of the field and deeper insight into certain parts of the field and insight into current research and development, and
- demonstrate deeper methodological knowledge in their main field of study.
Skills and Abilities
For Degree of Master of Science 120 credits, the students should be able to
- demonstrate the ability to critically and systematically integrate knowledge and to analyze, assess and deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations, even with limited information,
- demonstrate the ability to critically, independently and creatively identify and formulate questions to address, to plan and to use appropriate methods to carry out advanced tasks within specified time limits and by so doing add to the knowledge development and to evaluate this work.
- demonstrate the ability in both national and international contexts, to verbally and in writing present and discuss their conclusions and the knowledge and arguments behind them, in dialogue with different types of groups, and
- demonstrate the skills required to participate in research and development or to work independently in other advanced contexts.
Ability to Evaluate and Approach
For Degree of Master of Science 120 credits, the student should be able to
- demonstrate the ability within the main field of study to make judgments with regards to relevant scientific, social and ethical aspects, and demonstrate an awareness of ethical aspects of research and development,
- show insight into the possibilities and limitations of science, its role in society and the human responsibility for its use, and
- demonstrate the ability to identify the personal need for further knowledge and to take responsibility for the personal competence development.
Higher Education Ordinance, Appendix 2 - System of Qualifications (Högskoleförordningen, Bilaga 2 – examensordningen)
Degree of Master of Science 60 credits
To be awarded a Degree of Master of Science 60 credits with a specialization in Spatial Planning and Development the student shall;
- have sufficient knowledge and understanding of relevant planning theories and methods that the student can produce scientific analyses and contribute in solving planning problems.
Degree of Master of Science 120 credits
To be awarded a Degree of Master of Science 60 credits with a specialization in Spatial Planning and Development the student shall;
- have sufficient knowledge and understanding of relevant planning theories and methods that the student can produce advanced scientific analyses and syntheses in order to contribute in solving planning problems.
Se current course syllabus
The program applies a seven-point grading scale with the grades, A, B, C, D, E, F and FX unless otherwise stated in the syllabus for a particular course. Those who pass an exam may not retake the exam for a higher grade.
Students have the right to have a previous education or work experience assessed for transfer of credits. For more information see the Higher Education Ordinance and: http://www.umu.se/english/education/student-support/getting-a-degree-from-umea-university/transfer-of-credits
It is possible to appeal to the Higher Education Appeals Board upon receiving a negative decision on transfer of credits. A negative decision should also be motivated in writing.
The courses are offered in the order listed under the heading Outline. The order of the courses may however be subject to change. For information on how individual courses are set up see the different course syllabus. The courses are normally offered in English.
Thesis
For Degree of Master of Science 60 credits the student must have completed a thesis comprising at least 15 credits in Human Geography.
For Degree of Master of Science 120 credits the student must have completed a thesis comprising 30 credits in Human Geography. The thesis may comprise less than 30 credits (a minimum of 15 credits) if the student has already completed an independent work in the second cycle of at least 15 credits in Human Geography or equivalent from an international education.
Deferment of enrollment may be granted if there are extenuating reasons. Examples of extenuating reasons are social, medical or other extenuating circumstances such as child care, student union assignments or postponed leave according to the law (1974:981) on employee’s rights to time off for education. Application for deferment is to be submitted to Student Services.
A negative decision on deferment of enrollment may be appealed to the Higher Education Appeals Board.
A student admitted to the program can apply for an approved leave from the program. The application is submitted to the Program Study Advisor. An approved leave of absence with a guaranteed seat may be granted for the following reasons: social, medical or other extenuating circumstances such as child care or student union assignments.
Negative decision concerning the possibility to resume studies after an approved leave of absence can be appealed to the Higher Education Appeals Board.
Students who leave their program shall notify their Program Study Advisor of the discontinuation.
Access to courses in the program is governed by the course syllabus.
Human Geography and Urban Theory, 15 credits
Regional Economic Geography, 15 credits
Advanced spatial analysis and modelling, 15 credits
For students who intend to go for a Masters Degree (one-year)
Magister Thesis in Human Geography, 15 credits
For students who intend to go for a Masters Degree (two-year)
Population and Mobility, 15 credits
or
Electives, 15 hp
Qualitative Methods in Human Geography, 15 credits
Reconstruction after Crises and Disasters, 15 credits
Master Thesis in Human Geography, 30 credits