Bachelor's Thesis in Urban and Regional Planning
The bachelor's thesis offers an opportunity to specialise within the main field of Urban and Regional Planning – theoretically, methodologically and thematically – and to develop your ability to work independently with a scientific research question.
The Bachelor's Thesis in Urban and Regional Planning, 15 credits, is part of the third year of the Urban and Regional Planning Programme, 180 credits, at Stockholm University.
The course primarily consists of the formulation, execution and presentation of an independent academic project – a bachelor's thesis in Urban and Regional Planning – in which theoretical and methodological knowledge is applied. Peer review of other students’ theses is also an integral part of the course.
The course includes a limited number of scheduled teaching sessions. In addition, individual supervision is provided.
Teaching Format
Teaching consists of an introductory session, seminars and individual supervision.
Detailed information, including grading criteria, is provided at the course introduction and via the learning platform Athena.
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the course, you are expected to be able to:
- formulate a research problem related to topics covered in previous courses in Urban and Regional Planning and operationalise it in an independent academic project – a bachelor's thesis in the subject;
- independently produce an academic thesis;
- interpret, analyse and relate the results of the thesis to a broader academic context, including current research and theoretical frameworks, models and concepts;
- critically review the theses of fellow students according to the requirements for bachelor's theses in Urban and Regional Planning;
- in all situations, identify research ethics issues and norms and evaluate your own and others’ work in accordance with such standards.
Assessment
Assessment is based on the written thesis and on the oral opposition of another student’s thesis.
Examiner
Several teachers assess and grade the course.
Examiner: Anders Rickegård, Department of Human Geography
The course has two course coordinators:
Johan Berg has primary responsibility for the course structure and grading.
Anders Rickegård is responsible for the allocation of supervisors and the scheduling of seminars.
Student Affairs Office/International Coordinator
Contact the Student Affairs Office in the first instance if you have general questions about your studies at the department, including matters related to registration in systems such as Ladok and Athena. You can also request certified transcripts and other official certificates and talk to the International Coordinator about studying abroad as part of the Department's courses and programmes and exchange studies within the Department's agreements.
Study Counsellor
The study counsellor can provide information and guidance on study pathways, programme and course selection, admission, eligibility, approved leave from studies, discontinuation of studies, credit transfer, degrees and careers. You should contact the study counsellor if you are experiencing difficulties keeping up with your studies or have other study-related concerns.
