Planologie

Applicants are expected to have a solid basis in the field of planning studies of (the equivalent of) at least 30 ECTS earned during previous studies.

Applicants should have a solid basis in both qualitative and quantitative social sciences research methodology reflected by the completion of (the equivalent of) at least 20 ECTS during previous study. Experience with the following research methods skills is required: * Construct a solid research design * Understand advantages and disadvantages of different research methods and a mixed methods approach * Develop and carry out a (simple) survey * Interpret the results of a survey with a statistical package * Be able to do statistical analysis, preferably with SPSS or a similar software programme * Conduct an interview * Analyse the results of an interview Promising candidates with slightly less than 20 ECTS of social sciences research methodology may be admitted provided that they complete an intensive research methodology module (in the four weeks prior to the Master's programme) offered by the Graduate School of Social Sciences. Please note that this is up to the admissions committee to decide.

All non­native speakers of English (Dutch students exempted) applying to one of the English taught programmes offered by the Graduate School of Social Sciences, are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. All students must be able to read textbooks, understand lectures, take part in classroom discussions and undertake written work in English. Applicants who are nationals of or who have obtained their Bachelor's degree in countries other than the Netherlands, the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland or New Zealand are required to submit an English test score that meets specific requirements. Inability to do so will disqualify you from enrollment.

The Master's programme in Urban and Regional Planning seeks students with an academic Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) related to planning studies (planologie), or related to the field of social sciences such as sociology, cultural anthropology and sociology, political sciences, economics, law, public administration, and beta gamma and/or future planet studies (provided it includes the major planning).