Overview

You will explore how urban planning can drive climate transition, support sustainable mobility, foster social sustainability, and build resilient communities. The Sustainable Urban Planning and Design programme from Blekinge Institute of Technology combines theoretical courses with applied, project-based modules where you tackle real planning challenges issues in collaboration with Swedish municipalities and international partners.

After graduation – what career opportunities will you have?

The programme comprises 120 credits and leads to a Master of Science degree in Spatial Planning with a specialisation in Sustainable Urban Planning. After graduation, you can work as a:

Urban planner or spatial planner

Strategist in sustainable urban development

Project manager in municipal or regional planning

Advisor or consultant in climate adaptation, energy transition or mobility

The demand for planners with expertise in sustainable urban planning is high and is expected to continue growing, both in Sweden and internationally.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Urban Planning Theory and History

Urban Modelling and Digital Tools

Scientific Work: Theory and Method

Urban Infrastructures in Transition

Urban Ecologies

Governance and Planning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Karlskrona, Sweden

Disciplines

Design Sustainable Development Urban Planning View 57 other Masters in Sustainable Development in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree in spatial planning, architecture, landscape architecture, architecture and visualization or equivalent, including 30 credits in planning and 30 credits in urban design.

English 6

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

140000 SEK / year

≈ 140000 SEK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH) does not charge any tuition fees for students with citizenship within the EU/EEA and Switzerland

Living costs

Karlskrona

Sweden

6700 - 10170 SEK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

After graduation – what career opportunities will you have?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Karlskrona

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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