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Regular courses at the Faculty of Spatial Sciences

All courses at the Faculty of Spatial Sciences are offered in English. Many of these courses are available to visiting exchange students, although certain restrictions apply. Some courses, most commonly courses at the Master's level, have (very) restricted capacity (degree-seeking students at the Faculty of Spatial Sciences are prioritized); some courses have entry requirements. Always, students should be able to take courses in their regular format, including the regular exam dates/times in Groningen. Courses taught at the MSc (Master’s) level are only available for students that can submit a photocopy of a BSc (Bachelor's) diploma.

Exchange students enrolled at other Faculties of the University of Groningen can take, in each semester, not more than 10 EC worth of courses at the Faculty of Spatial Sciences (upon approval by the International Office).

Course information, lecture dates and times and exam dates and times are subject to change. Most courses run in the teaching weeks of the semester block specified in the left column.

The course "Spatial Problems and Spatial Policies: The Dutch Experience" that is offered exclusively to visiting exchange students, as a compulsory course for exchange students, is included in the overview.

Courses for exchange students at the Faculty of Spatial Sciences

Bachelor level courses

semester

courses in 2024/2025 - click on the link for detailed course information (for 2023/2024)

Credits
Year

1a

(Sep 2, 2024 - Nov 1, 2024)

Spatial Problems and Spatial Policies (Aug 30 - Dec 20, 2024)

part 1,
approx.
5 EC
Exchange students only
10 EC
1
10 EC
2
5 EC
1
5 EC
1
Introduction to Qualitative Research new in 2024/2025
5 EC
2
10 EC
2

1b

(Nov 11, 2024 - Jan 24, 2025)

Spatial Problems and Spatial Policies (Aug 30 - Dec 20, 2024)

Part 2, approx.
5 EC
Exchange students only
5 EC
2
5 EC
2
10 EC
1
10 EC
2
5 EC
1
5 EC
2
10 EC
2
5 EC
2
5 EC
2

2a

(Feb 3, 2025 - Apr 4, 2025)

Spatial Problems and Spatial Policies (Jan 30 - Jun 13, 2025)

part 1, approx. 5 EC
Exchange students only
10 EC
1
5 EC
3
10 EC
1
5 EC
1
5 EC
2
5 EC
3
5 EC
2
5 EC
3
5 EC
2

2b

(Apr 14, 2025 - Jun 13, 2025)

Spatial Problems and Spatial Policies (Jan 30 - Jun 13, 2025)

part 2, approx. 5 EC
Exchange students only
5 EC
3
10 EC
1
5 EC
1
Applied Statistical Research Methods new in 2024/2025
5 EC
2
5 EC
1
5 EC
2

* (very) restricted capacity - degree-seeking students in the bachelor programs of the Faculty of Spatial Sciences have priority rights in enrolling in these courses. Only if sufficient spots are available for exchange students, will it be possible for exchange students to enroll in these courses. This will only be clear shortly before the courses start.

** restricted capacity and entry requirements: basic understanding of Western European (and ideally Dutch) urban and regional geography, administrative structures and mobility patterns.

*** restricted capacity and entry requirements: Spatial Design Atelier in 2a or familiar with usage of GIS and trained in creating posters in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign.


Master level courses

semester

courses in 2024/2025 - click on the link for detailed course information (for 2023/2024)

Credits

1a

(Sep 2, 2024 - Nov 1, 2024)

Spatial Problems and Spatial Policies (Aug 30 - Dec 20, 2024)

Part 1, approx. 5 EC
5 EC
5 EC
5 EC
Economic Geography: Theory and Practice (new course title for the 2023/2024 course Economic Geography: Theory and Application)
5 EC
Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Regional Development (new course title for the 2023/2024 course Entrepreneurship & Regional Development)
5 EC
5 EC
5 EC
5 EC
5 EC
5 EC
Rural Communities in Transition new in 2024/2025
5 EC

1b

(Nov 11, 2024 - Jan 24, 2025)

Spatial Problems and Spatial Policies (Aug 30 - Dec 20, 2024)

Part 2, approx. 5 EC
Global Transformations Local Impacts new in 2024/2025 (description expected to be similar to the 2023/2024 course Urban and Regional Economics)
5 EC
5 EC
5 EC
5 EC
5 EC
5 EC
5 EC
5 EC
5 EC

2a

(Feb 3, 2025 - Apr 4, 2025)

Spatial Problems and Spatial Policies (Jan 30 - Jun 13, 2025)

Part 1, approx. 5 EC
Advanced Qualitative Research Methods (new course title for the 2023/2024 course Qualitative Research Methods)
5 EC
5 EC
5 EC
5 EC
5 EC
5 EC
5 EC

2b

(Apr 14, 2025 - Jun 13, 2025)

Spatial Problems and Spatial Policies (Jan 30 - Jun 13, 2025)

Part 2, approx. 5 EC
5 EC
5 EC

* (very) restricted capacity - courses with a limited number of participants; (specific groups of) degree-seeking students in the master programs of the Faculty of Spatial Sciences have priority rights in enrolling in these courses. Only if sufficient spots are available for exchange students, will it be possible for exchange students to enroll in these courses. This will only be clear shortly before the courses start.

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