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Master of Arts I Heidelberg

Erfahre mehr über aktuelle und zukünftige Herausforderungen in der Stadtentwicklung in einem multidisziplinären Studienumfeld. Analysiere und konzipiere anhand praktischer Projekte, z. B. mit Kommunen.

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All Facts at a Glance
Degree:
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Start:
Summer semester
Model:
full-time
Language:
English
ECTS:
90
Curriculum:
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Info:
accredited
Duration:
3
Location:
Heidelberg
Costs:
840 € pro Monat

Focus on urban development

Content Urbanism (Master of Arts)

Our Master of Arts program in "Urbanism – Concepts for the Built Environment" will prepare you for the current and future challenges in urban development. You’ll gain a wide range of learning content from the involved disciplines such as anthropology, psychology, social-psychology, urban history and planning, mobility, environmental sciences.

You start by building a strong foundation in focussing the scale of urban neigborhoods in semester one and in semester two at the scale of urban networks. In your third semester, you work on your Master Thesis.

An interdisciplinary student body as well of the professors is characteristic of the program for shaping an interconnected environment.

You’ll learn based on strong theoretical foundations and the transfer into real-world projects with municipalities and practice partners.

The program "Urbanism CBE – Concepts for the Built Environment" aligns its academic vision with the United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development, promoting a holistic understanding of the social, environmental and spatial dimensions of global urban challenges. The programme equips students with the analytical and design tools necessary to critically engage with the transformation of cities and territories in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

By engaging with case studies and real-world urban scenarios across diverse geographical and cultural contexts, Urbanism CBE enables students to develop an international perspective on sustainable development. Graduates are prepared to act as responsible practitioners and critical thinkers, capable of shaping urban and rural futures that support both social equity and environmental leadership within an international global framework.

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Your career Urbanism (M.A.)

Climate Protection Manager, Urban designer, ...

With the interdisciplinary skillset learned, you’ll be ready to drive change in the field of urban development. You will be qualified for key roles such as:

  • Climate Protection Manager
  • Environmental Planner
  • Urban designer (with pre-qualification in design)
  • City architect (with pre-qualification in design)
  • Manager in Housing and Development Companies
  • Manager for Project Developer
  • Manager for Urban Development company
  • Manager in Special-purpose Associations for Municipal Planning
  • Manager in Regional Development Associations
  • Urban Research, Analysis and Policy Expert Consultant
  • Working in public organizations, private companies, research institutes and NGOs.

The demand for qualified experts with an interdisciplinary education and competencies is growing globally – and you will be prepared to thrive in this important market and context. 

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Your head start thanks to practical orientation

Our master's program in Urbanism – Concepts for the Built Environment provides a broad understanding of cities, space, and the built environment. It combines theoretical foundations, design methods, and practical analysis. Students learn to approach urban and rural challenges in an interdisciplinary manner and develop innovative solutions. In studios and project work, real scenarios are examined and addressed creatively. Overall, the program combines scientific reflection with practice-oriented work.

  • Concepts of City, Space, and Place: Fundamentals of theories of built space, design communication, and drawing methods.
  • Human Centered Design: Anthropological and psychological perspectives on built environments.
  • Applied Urban Analysis: Methods of socio-spatial evaluation and advanced drawing.
  • Urban & Rural Challenges: Urban economics, the future of mobility, and inclusion.
  • Sustainability Frameworks: Sustainability concepts, ethical systems, and environmental assessment tools.
  • Studio series (1–4): Project-based, practical case studies on space, place, systems, and networks.

The program prepares our students to understand complex urban systems and develop them responsibly. Through theory, analysis, and project-oriented studios, a holistic skill set for designing the built environment is developed.

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Your curriculum

3 Semester 63 ECTS
1. Semester

1. Semester

  • Concepts of City, Space and Place

    6

  • Human Centered Design

    6

  • Applied Urban Analysis

    6

  • Studio 1 – Space und Place I

    6

  • Studio 2 – Space und Place II

    6
2. Semester

2. Semester

  • Urban and Rural Challenges

    6

  • Sustainability Frameworks and Environmental Adaptation

    6

  • Studio 3: Urban Systems and Networks I

    6

  • Studio 4: Urban Systems and Networks II

    6

  • Wahlbereich: Field Trip/Special Fields in Architecture

    6
3. Semester

3. Semester

  • Workshop Thesis

    6

  • Master-Thesis

    24
Our CORE principle
The CORE principle describes a unique teaching model consisting of 5-week blocks that focuses on thematic emphasis, competency development, and interactive teaching methods. It was awarded the Genius Loci Prize in 2018.
Our CORE principle

From study straight into practice

In addition to technical and methodological skills, social and personal skills are crucial today. SRH University 's innovative, successful and award-winning CORE principle promotes independent and active learning so that you can apply your knowledge directly in practice - for a clear competitive advantage.

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As a state-recognised private university, SRH University is financed by tuition fees. The fees go towards equipping our campuses, providing services for our students, and ensuring quality assurance. This way, we ensure you receive the best possible education under optimal study conditions.

Tuition fees

  • EU/EEA citizenship, including Switzerland, Western Balkans and Ukraine: €840 per month
  • Non-EU/EEA citizenship: €5.040 per semester

The monthly/semester tuition fees remain the same for the entire duration of the study programme. A one-off enrolment fee of €750 (EU/EEA) or €1000 (non-EU/EEA) is to be paid once

Goal-oriented studies require good organisational skills and solid financial planning on how to pay rent, living costs, and tuition fees. Various financing options, such as educational loans or scholarship programmes, are available for students.

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Admission requirements and application

Admission

You can apply at any time via our online portal without obligation. We will then review your application documents and invite you to a personal interview.

To apply for the Master's program in Urbanism – Concepts for the Built Environment, you need:

  • bachelor's degree in any academic field related to the built environment is required, with a final grade of at least 2.5
  • English language skills: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 80 or other proof of English language proficiency
  • A compelling portfolio (at least 25–50 pages) that should include a comprehensive examination of the built environment, e.g., designs (architecture/urban planning), exhibitions, lectures, citizen participation, etc. Academic work such as essays and publications should be briefly
    presented in the portfolio (summary and images) and can be included with the application
  • Copy of ID (front and back); for international students, a copy of the national identity card
     

 

Application process

We look forward to welcoming you to SRH University. This is what our application process looks like: 

  1. You apply online via the SRH application portal
  2. If you fulfil the admission requirements, we will invite you to a selection interview
  3. If the interview is successful, you will receive a letter of acceptance and a study contract from us
  4. You sign the study contract and send it back to us
  5. You pay the enrolment fee
  6. We will send you your letter of admission
  7. You take part in our induction week and then you're ready to go!
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