6 ECTS credits
150 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4022972FNR for all students in the 1st and 2nd semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.
The course explores advanced theories, practices and/or methods in the domain of urban studies. Within this broad domain, precise topics and foci can differ each year and are proposed by the course coordinator, by the programme's associated partners, or by external partners in the form of international workshops, summer schools or master classes (in Brussels, Belgium or abroad).
In order to be admitted to this course unit, students need to get approval from the coordinators of the MSc Urban Studies. Students are allowed to register for this course following this approval only.
To acquire advanced knowledge and skills in one or more specializations within the domain of urban studies.
To operate professionally and cooperatively in an interdisciplinary and often international setting.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
If the seminar is organized at the VUB, the VUB course coordinator is directly involved in the grading and the regular VUB rules are followed. If the seminar is organized at a partner institution or by external partners, the grade is transferred to the VUB taking into account the rules of international equivalence of grading systems.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Urban Studies: Standard track