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Specialized Master in transition urbanism and regional planning

Specialized Master in transition urbanism and regional planning

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  • Programme title
    Specialized Master in transition urbanism and regional planning
  • Programme mnemonic
    MS-URDE
  • Programme organised by
    • Brussels School of Engineering
    • Faculty of Architecture La Cambre Horta
  • Degree type
    Advanced master
  • Tier
    2nd cycle
  • Field and branch of study
    Sciences and technics/Architecture and urban planning
  • Schedule type
    Daytime
  • Languages of instruction
    english
  • Theoretical programme duration
    1 year
  • Campus
    Flagey/Solbosch
  • Category / Topic
    Sciences and technics - Architecture and urban planning
  • Jury President
    Denis POOLS
  • Jury Secretary
    Géry Leloutre

Presentation

Details

General information

Degree type

Advanced master

Theoretical programme duration

1 year

Learning language(s)

english

Schedule type

Daytime

Campus

Flagey/Solbosch

Category(ies) - Topic(s)

Sciences and technics - Architecture and urban planning

Organising faculty(s) and university(ies)

Presentation

This Advanced Master aims at training highly qualified professional and researcher to become cutting edge planner and urbanist. The need for such profile is not covered by any existing master at ULB, the Master in Urban Studies (VUB-ULB) and the master in urban management of ULB in Chalreroi. On the contrary, there is a strong need for such a programme to deepen the urbanism and research by design skills of master graduates with an initial training in architecture (MA Architecture, MA landscape architecture, MSc Architectural Engineering). The current proposal is an attempt to deliver collaboratively a revised and upgraded Advanced Master in Transition Urbanism.

The programme will use a mix of different education methods : planning and design training in the studio, lectures seminars and individual work in the core module.

  • Planning an design strategies as a cornerstone - with particular focus on linking research by design for strategic spatial planning with public policy

  • Focus on sustainability and transition - climate and economic change, territorial ecosystem & urban metabolism, landscape ecology & public space, sustainable transport & urban mobility, transition planning & territorial development, etc.)

  • Strong research by design orientation – value of the programme as fertile grounds for prospective and research by design PhDs

  • Internship : compulsory internship (research lab or professional office)

  • Language of instruction: French and English. This choice has been made to simultaneously cover the local needs for highly trained people in urbanism and increase the international attractiveness of the programme using Brussels, European Capital, as an asset.

In the framework of this programme, students wille have the opportunity to realize an erasmus placement internship in a urbanism agency or research center. International collaborations with parnters universities will be organize in the design studio. Students will be offer the opportunity to take part in international masterclasses.

Access conditions

Access conditions
CONDITIONS COMMUNES MASTERS DE SPECIALISATION / COMMUNES MASTERS DE SPECIALISATION

The conditions of access to the selected Master of Specialisation meet the requirements of articles 111, 112 and 73 of the Decree of 07/11/2013.

ACCES PLEIN DROIT

A. Full right to admission for holders of a degree obtained in the French-speaking Community of Belgium

ACCES PLEIN DROIT / 2EME CYCLE UNIVERSITAIRE

Admission granted to the holder of a university Master's degree, pursuant to a decision of the academic authorities, with, in some cases, additional conditions determined by the jury, taking into account all the credits for which the student obtains recognition at the time of admission. These extra courses form part of the student’s Master's programme.

Master de spécialisation en urbanisme et aménagement du territoire accessible with supplement to the holder of the following degrees :

  • Master : Ingénieur civil architecte, à finalité approfondie - from 0 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master : Ingénieur civil architecte, à finalité spécialisée - from 0 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master : architecte paysagiste - from 0 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en Architecture du paysage, à finalité approfondie - from 0 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en Architecture, à finalité approfondie - from 0 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
  • Master en Architecture, à finalité spécialisée - from 0 to 60 additional credits
    • à déterminer
DIPLÔME EQUIVALENT

B. Admission granted to the holder of a degree obtained abroad which is recognised as equivalent to master degrees mentioned previously in application of the Decree of 7 November 2013, of a European directive, of an international agreement or other legislation, under the same conditions.

ACCES DOSSIER JURY

C. Admission granted following submission of a dossier and decision by the jury

ACCES DOSSIER JURY / PORTEURS DIPLÔME 2EME CYCLE (UNIVERSITAIRE)

Admission granted, under the general conditions laid down by the academic authorities, to students who meet the entry requirements pursuant to Art. 111 of the Decree of 7 November 2013 and who have a university degree (Master’s or equivalent), awarded in or outside the French-speaking Community (by an institution in the Flemish Community, German-speaking Community, by the Royal Military Academy or by a foreign institution). If the jury specifies any additional conditions, the extra courses will form part of the student’s study programme, for a maximum of 60 credits.<p><br><p><p class="MsoNormal">To access the specialized Master, the student must hold asecond cycle diploma (Master 60 or 120 credits) and the jury must be able tovalue at least 240 credits in the previous academic course.</p><p class="MsoNormal">By way of derogation, students who do not have a Master'sdegree but who hold a degree obtained outside the French-speaking Community maybe admitted, provided that they can prove that it gives access to third cyclestudies (PhD) in their country of origin.<o:p></o:p></p></p></p>

Holders of a master degree in geography, urban studies, civil engineering or others subjets are encouraged to apply. They will need to do a preliminary 60 credits programme in design and architecture (courses from the Faculté d'Architecture or Ecole Polytechnique de Bruxelles).

ACCES DOSSIER JURY / PORTEURS DIPLÔME 2EME CYCLE (HAUTE ECOLE)

Admission granted, under the general conditions laid down by the academic authorities, to students who meet the entry requirements pursuant to Art. 111 of the Decree of 7 November 2013 and who have a Non-University Higher Education qualification -HE or ESA-, degree (Master’s or equivalent), awarded in or outside the French-speaking Community (by an institution in the Flemish Community, German-speaking Community, by the Royal Military Academy or a by foreign institution). If the jury specifies any additional conditions, the extra courses will form part of the student's Master's programme, for a maximum of 60 credits.

To access the specialized Master, the student must hold asecond cycle diploma (Master 60 or 120 credits) and the jury must be able tovalue at least 240 credits in the previous academic course.

By way of derogation, students who do not have a Master'sdegree but who hold a degree obtained outside the French-speaking Community maybe admitted, provided that they can prove that it gives access to third cyclestudies (PhD) in their country of origin.

ACCES DOSSIER JURY / COMPETENCES VALORISEES 240 CREDITS

Admission granted, under the general conditions laid down by the jury, to students who meet the entry requirements pursuant to Art. 111 of the Decree of 7 November 2013 and who have acquired competences recognised by the jury to be equivalent to at least 240 credits, with, in some cases, additional conditions determined by the jury (if the jury specifies any additional conditions, the extra courses will form part of the student's study programme).

ACCES DOSSIER JURY / CONDITIONS SPECIFIQUES JURY

Criteria laid down by the jury.

1. For the english cursus or master thesis in English : English minimum level : B2 / For the french cursus or master thesis in English : English minimum level : B1

2. Motivation letter -1 page max. Inthis letter, students have to be precise the cursus they will choose : Englih cursus (optional workshop and thesis in English) only OR French and English cursus (optional workshop and thesis in French)

3. Portfolio : demonstrating interest and skills in/towards urban design & regional planning ( max. 20 sheets of A3/A4).

VAE

D. Accreditation of prior experience

VAE / VAE CONDITIONS

In line with the procedure defined by the ULB, juries can recognise knowledge and skills acquired through professional and/or personal experience, and may grant access to the MA to any person who does not fall under the categories listed above. The jury determines the additional courses and any possible exemptions which constitute supplementary entry requirements for the student. The personal or professional experience must be equivalent to at least five years of activity. A maximum of two years of higher education can be taken into account, providing 60 credits were obtained per year.

HORS UNION EUROPÉENNE

Administrative fee for Applicants from outside the European Union

HORS UNION EUROPÉENNE / FRAIS ADMINISTRATIFS

Applicants from outside the European Union who do not meet the assimilation criteria and do not meet a criterium of article 3 of the Decree of the 11 April 2014 adapting the financing of higher education institutions to the new organisation of studies are required to pay an administrative fee of 200 euros. This payment is a prerequisite for the examination of the application. We invite you to check whether you meet the access conditions to the studies envisaged before submitting your application insofar as the administrative fee is not refundable.

Programme

This curriculum consists of cutting-edge new theoretical, studio and seminar course tailored specifically for this master by high level academic and professional in the field of urbanism. It consist of a 20 ECTS theoretical core module (in English), a 16 ECTS project module with two options (english and French), a 16 ECTS master thesis and a 8 ECTS internship.

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Courses programme
Courses distribution
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Compulsory Courses
MEMO-P9004
en/fr
first and second terms
Geoffrey Grulois (Coordinator)
16 credits [lecture: 12h, mfe/tfe: 480h] - first and second terms
STAG-P9005
en/fr
second term
Geoffrey Grulois (Coordinator)
8 credits [work placement: 240h] - second term
URBA-H500
en
second term
Philippe BOUILLARD (Coordinator)
5 credits [lecture: 24h, tutorial classes: 12h, field trips: 30h, personal assignments: 30h] - second term
URBA-H501
en
second term
Kim MORIC (Coordinator)
2 credits [lecture: 24h, field trips: 12h] - second term
URBA-H9009
en
first term
Ahmed Zaib KHAN MAHSUD (Coordinator) and Aristide ATHANASSIADIS
5 credits [lecture: 24h, tutorial classes: 24h, personal assignments: 30h] - first term
URBA-P9001
en
first term
Luisa MORETTO (Coordinator) , Catalina Dobre and Giuseppe FALDI
5 credits [lecture: 8h, tutorial classes: 12h, personal assignments: 30h] - first term
URBA-P9003
en/fr
first term
Julie MARTINEAU (Coordinator) and Didier VANCUTSEM
2 credits [lecture: 12h, practical work: 12h] - first term
URBA-P9008
en/fr
second term
Geoffrey Grulois (Coordinator)
3 credits [lecture: 36h] - second term
URBA-P9010
en/fr
first term
Geoffrey Grulois (Coordinator)
2 credits [practical work: 24h] - first term
Cours optionnels

L’UE URBA-P9011 « Outils de représentation et de conception en urbanisme » vous est proposée hors-cursus. Cette UE sera organisée avant le démarrage du Master de spécialisation et permettra aux étudiants qui le souhaitent de se

mettre à niveau et d’avoir le bagage nécessaire pour mener à bien la formation dans de meilleures conditions.

Choisir une option
An alternative chosen from the two following :
Option 1
URBA-P9006
fr
first term
Géry LELOUTRE (Coordinator)
10 credits [project: 144h] - first term
URBA-P9007
fr
first term
Géry LELOUTRE (Coordinator) and Victor BRUNFAUT
2 credits [lecture: 12h, personal assignments: 20h] - first term
Option 2
ARCH-H400
en
first term
Ahmed Zaib KHAN MAHSUD (Coordinator)
8 credits [workshop: 480h] - first term

What's next ?

Prospects

Urbanist, urban designer, town planner, researcher - independant practice or public servant