Urban Studies: Planning and Living in Cities
As our conceptions of space and how societal connections change, how do we cope with the evolution and development of cities in regards to housing and urban planning? What does it take to create a liveable urban environment, and how do inhabitants make use of space?
Programme at a glance
| Academic dates: | 30 June - 18 July 2019 |
| Housing dates: | 28 June - 22 July 2019 |
| Academic fee: | € 1650 This includes trips to Brussels, Rotterdam, and Antwerp |
| Housing fee: | € 500 for private room with shared facilities or 550 for private room with private facilities and €75 refundable deposit. For more information, see Housing and practical matters. |
| Credits: | 6 European Credits |
| Who is this programme for? | For current university students (Bachelors and Masters) in the arts and social sciences with an interest and background in urban studies. Working professionals with a desire to continue their education in this field are also welcome to apply. |
| Academic director: | Richard Ronald |
| Early application deadline: | 10 January 2019 |
| Regular application deadline: | 1 April 2019 |
Programme description
In this three-week programme students will explore the fundamental issues that are shaping the development and evolution of cities in the 21st century. With a focus on real urban places, set in both contemporary and historical contexts, the course will examine subjects such as neighborhood development and regeneration, housing finance and policy, city planning and sustainability, and the impact of household and demographic change on urban lives and spaces
In this program students will explore housing, planning and policy issues in European cities as well as consider how these apply in other regions of the world. With a focus on real urban contexts, the course will examine subjects such as neighbourhood development and regeneration, housing finance and policy, urban planning and sustainability, and the impact of household and demographic change. Amsterdam is one of Europe’s most vibrant and attractive cities, providing a fascinating laboratory for the exploration and examination of urban issues.
This programme includes lectures on the following topics:
- City spaces and urban places
- Homes, housing and household issues
- Neighbourhoods
- Housing and Finance
- City living and social segregation
- Non Profit Housing Associations
- Housing/urban planning/Issues in other countries
- Urban development and redevelopment in a European context
Study load
The programme schedule from Monday to Thursday includes:
- Morning lecture (2.5 hours)
- Lunch break (1 hour; provided by the University)
- Afternoon workshop (2.5 hours; includes site visits, museums, and walking tours).
On Fridays, participants will go on excursions (participation included in tuition fee). This programme also includes trips to Brussels and Antwerp (included in the tuition fee).
Credit Transfer
As a summer programme student you receive a participation certificate with an official seal from the University of Amsterdam.
Students who wish to earn credits receive an official transcript stating the courses taken, credits earned and grades obtained. The programme is the equivalent of a 6 European Credits (or 3 American credits) module. Students are responsible for ensuring that their home university will accept the credits and final credit conversions need to be made by the home university. If you have questions about credit transfer, or need more information on the programme for your home university's administration, please email us at summer-info-gsss@uva.nl.
| Mode | Short-term |
|---|---|
| Credits | 6 ECTS, 3 weeks |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Starts in | June |