Overview

At Spatial Planning researchers at Blekinge Institute of Technology we investigate how planning processes are initiated, which actors participate and how different governance mechanisms - from legislation and ideologies to technologies and professional norms - influence spatial development.

Key Facts

We also study the environmental and sustainability impacts of planning and how it is changing in response to societal challenges such as climate change, globalisation and changing political structures.

Programme Structure

Research include:

How perceptions of space influence the design of urban and landscape environments.

How physical and social factors create and shape spatial structures.

How planning ideals such as safety, integration and meetings are translated into concrete built environments.

How urban form affects mobility, activity patterns and identity.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00

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More details

Application for doctoral studies can be made on an ongoing basis during the academic year.

Language

English

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Karlskrona, Sweden

Disciplines

Urban Planning

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

90

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed master’s degree from a Swedish university or at least 240 higher education credits including at least 60 at the master’s level, or the corresponding international equivalents.

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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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Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

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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.