PhD Project course in Urban Planning (BYG900)
The course explores topics at an advanced level in urban development, planning and design. The course is intended to bring the student to the research front in an area pertaining to his/her PhD project.
Course description for study year 2025-2026
Facts
Course code
BYG900
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring, Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring, Autumn
Language of instruction
English, Norwegian
Content
The course explores topics, key concepts and methodologies at the advanced level in urban development, planning and design. The student must identify relevant concepts and research approaches that are at the core of their PhD topic. Based on this, they undertake in-depth studies of research literature and related approaches to gain state-of-the-art knowledge and expertise about key elements of their research. Based on an in-depth discussion of the literature, the candidate must develop a research manuscript describing literature reviews, gaps of knowledge, original approaches to advance the research field, methodological advances or other topics that form premises for students research questions and the conduct of their PhD project.
Learning outcome
After completing the course, the student should have sufficiently in-depth knowledge of their research topic and specific core concepts and methodologies. Being at the forefront of research within their field, they should be able to perform thorough research and development within the specific topic. The student should be able to develop and answer relevant research questions and discuss relating methodological and research approaches.
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course paper | 1/1 | 8 Weeks | Passed / Not Passed | All |
The paper is a literature study of the S.O.T.A. of the PhD research. It can be done individually or in relevant groups. There is no possibility for a resit. Students who do not get an approved paper, have to re-take the course in the next ordinary teaching period.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Daniela Müller-EieHead of Department:
Tore MarkesetMethod of work
Self-study under supervision, literature study, seminars and presentations about selected topics, critiques and hand-in of research manuscript.
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.
