Study programme
Model path part 1
Introductory Courses
You have to acquire all 15 ECTS-credits from the list below
Sustainable Cities
Course code:
2100WETSUC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
50
ECTS-credits:
5 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
140
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Data Management and Geographic Information Systems
Course code:
2100WETDMG
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
50
ECTS-credits:
5 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
140
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Societal Perspectives on Urban Sustainability
Course code:
2100WETSPU
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
50
ECTS-credits:
5 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
140
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Environmental Science
City Labs
The core of the first year of the master’s programme consists of the three multidisciplinary CityLabs, with each partner university coordinating one CityLab.
You have to complete all CityLabs.
CityLab 1: The Urban Ecosystem - Conceptual Framework
Course code:
2100WETC1F
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Being simultaneously enrolled in the courses 'Sustainable Cities', 'Data Management & Geographic Information Systems' and 'Societal Perspectives on Urban Sustainability'
Contact hours:
90
ECTS-credits:
9 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
252
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
CityLab 1: The Urban Ecosystem - Integrated Case
Course code:
2100WETC1C
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
CityLab 2: Urban Resources - Conceptual Framework
Course code:
2100WETC2F
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Being simultaneously enrolled in the courses 'Sustainable Cities', 'Data Management & Geographic Information Systems' and 'Societal Perspectives on Urban Sustainability'
Contact hours:
90
ECTS-credits:
9 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
252
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):
- Gijs Du Laing
- Liesbeth Jacxsens
- Diederik Rousseau
- Sammy Verbruggen
- Siegfried Vlaeminck
- Géraldine Godts
- Anastasia Papangelou
CityLab 2: Urban Resources - Integrated Case
Course code:
2100WETC2C
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):
- Gijs Du Laing
- Liesbeth Jacxsens
- Anastasia Papangelou
- Marjolein Vanoppen
- Géraldine Godts
- Dieter Vandenheuvel
CityLab 3: Human Health and Urban Liveability - Conceptual Framework
Course code:
2100WETC3F
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
90
ECTS-credits:
9 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
252
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):
- Ben Somers
- Jean-Marie Aerts
- Peter Hoet
- Irina Spacova
- Dieter Vandenheuvel
- Liesbet Vranken
- Géraldine Godts
CityLab 3: Human Health and Urban Liveability - Integrated Case
Course code:
2100WETC3C
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):
- Ben Somers
- Jean-Marie Aerts
- Peter Hoet
- Irina Spacova
- Dieter Vandenheuvel
- Liesbet Vranken
- Géraldine Godts
- Anastasia Papangelou
Model path part 2
Internship
The Internship is a mandatory course in the Master’s programme. The internship can take place both in the first or in the second semester, depending of the availability of internship positions. In mutual agreement with the supervisors and the internship coordinator, the internship can also start in the summer holidays before the start of the internship year. The internship can take place abroad. The duration of the internship is (at least) 25 working days.
Professional Internship
Course code:
2100WETINT
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Enrollment for the internship is not possible if you are also still enrolled in the bachelor or preparatory programme.
You have also already followed the 3 courses of CityLab: Conceptual Framework.
You have also already followed the 3 courses of CityLab: Conceptual Framework.
Contact hours:
200
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Electives
You can personalise your study programme by taking elective courses (24 ECTS-credits). Advanced electives (min. 15 ECTS-credits) will deepen your understanding of the themes and technologies of the CityLabs. Electives of free choice (max. 9 ECTS-credits) will deepen or broaden your knowledge, attitudes and skills in other subjects.
Advanced electives for CityLab 1: The Urban Ecosystem
Urban Air Modelling
Course code:
2100WETUAM
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Urban Green Design and Management
Course code:
2100WETUGD
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Remote Sensing of Urban Systems
Course code:
9100KULRSU
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
40
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):
- Ben Somers
- Géraldine Godts
Advanced electives for CityLab 2: Urban Resources
Renewable Energy
Course code:
2100WETREN
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Environmental Science
Lecturer(s):
Technologies for Alternative Proteins
Course code:
2100WETTAP
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):
- Stefaan De Smet
- Filip Van Bockstaele
- Siegfried Vlaeminck
- Géraldine Godts
Environmental Technology: Waste
Course code:
9100UGEETW
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):
- Frederik Ronsse
- Géraldine Godts
Technologies and Infrastructure for Sustainable Water Use and Resource Recovery
Course code:
2100WETSWU
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Environmental Science
Lecturer(s):
- Marc Spiller
- Diederik Rousseau
- Stijn Van Hulle
- Géraldine Godts
Advanced electives for CityLab 3: Human Health and Urban Liveability
Environmental Epidemiology
Course code:
2057GENEP2
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
18
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Faculty decision based on student file
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Epidemiology
Lecturer(s):
Data Mining
Course code:
2037FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
54
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
Bioresponse Measurements and Process Control
Course code:
9100KULBMP
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
26
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):
- Tomas Norton
- Jean-Marie Aerts
- Géraldine Godts
Free electives
For this part of the programme, you can choose freely (for max. 9 ECTS-credits) from the courses from other programmes at the University of Antwerp, Ghent University and/or KU Leuven, and/or from the suggestion list below (specifically put together for this Master’s programme).
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Course code:
2100WETIEN
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Management science
Lecturer(s):
- - NNB
- Géraldine Godts
Europe's Climate and Energy Policy: Internal and External Dimensions
Course code:
9100KULECP
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
26
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Environmental Science
Lecturer(s):
- Katje Biedenkopf
- Lien Bomans
- Jos Delbeke
- Valeria Zambianchi
- Géraldine Godts
Urban Political Ecology
Course code:
9100KULUPE
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Environmental Science
Lecturer(s):
- Maarten Loopmans
- Géraldine Godts
Smart Cities
Course code:
2100WETSMC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):
- - NNB
- Géraldine Godts
Sustainable Food Systems
Course code:
9100UGESFS
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
50
ECTS-credits:
5 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
140
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Environmental Science
Lecturer(s):
- Marijke D'Haese
- Joost Dessein
- Géraldine Godts
Master's thesis
The final part of the Master’s programme is an individual, multidisciplinary and scientific research project on a particular urban environmental problem that you will carry out as part of the Master’s thesis (30 ECTS-credits) in cooperation with the relevant research groups or in a company/organisation belonging to the programme’s work field.
Master’s Thesis, including research internship
Course code:
2100WETMTH
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Enrollment for the master thesis (or parts of it) is not possible if you are also enrolled in a bachelor or preparatory programme. In case of Exception, contact your faculty.
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
30 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
840
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):