Lifelong Learning Master's Degree in Urban Resilience for Sustainability Transitions

This programme is mainly intended for urban, regional and environmental planners, architects looking for a comprehensive view of urban studies and cities, political scientists, social scientists, engineers and geographers. Though largely designed for young students, a limited number of practitioners already involved in managing urban risks may be accepted onto the programme. Thanks to the support from ICLEI, METROPOLIS, Rockefeller 100RC and UN Habitat CRPP, among others, not only will students have the opportunity to link up with city partners from these networks, but workers from these organisations may also have the chance to participate in these courses.
Finally, the subjects studied in this course, just like the case studies, are global and will therefore be of interest to people from anywhere in the world.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS) in any field related to urban studies or have at least 2 years of experience performing tasks related to urban planning or management in any city administration.
Documents required to apply:
— An up-to-date copy of your CV.
— A motivation letter.
— A background in any discipline related to risk management, urbanisation challenges (demographic, engineering, planning or environmental management) or climate change.
— A Skype interview in English.

Este programa va dirigido a titulados universitarios de las siguientes áreas de estudios urbanos, urbanismo y ordenación territorial, diseño urbano, geografía, ciencias sociales y políticas, ingeniería, diseño y gestión del paisaje y medio ambiente, economía regional y ecología.

Master’s Degree in City Resilience Design and Management

International professors and a global transdisciplinary perspective
This master’s degree has been framed and supported by the International Urban Resilience Research Network.
The programme is taught by professors from some of the most restigious universities and research centres dealing with urban resilience in different parts of the world.

Addressing the world’s most urgent city problems
This master’s degree will prepare students to implement sustainability and resilience strategies, as defined in the United Nation’s New Urban Agenda, the Sustainable Development Goals and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, as
well as other international framework agreements driving future urban development, in city resilience offices.

Wide range of job opportunities
The programme is supported by the most prestigious foundations, networks and agencies dealing nowadays with city and
community resilience.
A compulsory work placement of 500 hours during the second semester provides students with professional experience and
the opportunity to combine learning and practice, thus helping to shape their career paths and progress.