Course

Practical training in City and Regional Planning (BYG650)

Facts

Course code BYG650

Credits (ECTS) 10

Semester tution start Autumn

Language of instruction English, Norwegian

Number of semesters 1

Exam semester Autumn

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Introduction

Practice work/ Internship

The registration deadline for the practical training course is 20. August. The application is assessed by the faculty, and approved if the prescribed prerequisites are met.

Content

In this course learning takes place in a professional environment outside the university, for example in a construction firm, an advisory consultant office or a municipal or government office. The student must find the appropriate workplace on their own. The course aims to give students practical experience and the opportunity to immerse themselves in selected issues related to practice. In cooperation with the student, workplace and lecturer, an agreement/contract and plan is deviced for how the internship and supervision is conducted. The evaluation will be made on the basis of a report from the student and a presentation. The report should contain a discussion of a specified issues related to the workplaces practices, a reflection on the students own contribution to the work Places activities, as well as documentation on the work performed and certified timesheets.

Learning outcome

The course is a supplement to other topics, and when the student has completed the course, the following objectives will be achieved:

Knowledge:

  • Increased insight into selected topics and issues and in working life practical challenges.

Skills:

  • Increased ability in professional collaboration, as well as specialization in certain topics and present them in a convincing manner.

General competence:

  • Empowerment in theoretical and creative academic work.

Required prerequisite knowledge

The student must have completed a minimum of 40 study points according to the approved education plan.

Recommended prerequisites

Relevant knowledge relating to the workplaces practical needs.

Exam

Report

Weight 1/1

Duration 1 Semesters

Marks Passed / Not Passed

Aid All

Withdrawal deadline 20.11.2025

The student must submit a indvidual, critically reflective report (incl. signed timesheet) on their practical training. This report is presented to students and teachers at an agreed time and place.

The student must spend 250 - 300 working hours on the course in total. The student must submit a signed timesheet together with the report.

The report is an individual assignment.

Coursework requirements

Practice oral presentation
The presentation needs to be approved in order to hand in final report.

Method of work

Practical and /or theoretical work in external instituation under supervision according to agreement/contract.

Practice

Practical training is compulsory. The student has to submit a certified timesheet in order to get the practical training approved. Practical training has to be approved in order to be able to submit a final report and receive assessment in the course.

There must be a formal contract between the practical training institution, the student and UiS. This must be signed and submitted to the course coordinator by September 1st.

Open for

Admission to Single Courses at Master Level at the Faculty of Science and Technology
City and Regional Planning Industrial Asset Management Marine and Offshore Technology Societal Safety Master's Degree Programme in Societal Safety, Specialisation in Technical Societal Safety

Admission requirements

Must meet the admission requirements of one of the study programmes the course is open for.

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.

Contact

Head of Department:
Tore Markeset
Course teacher:
Ari Krisna Mawira Tarigan
Course coordinator:
Ari Krisna Mawira Tarigan

Offered by

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Safety, Economics and Planning

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1