Study programme	Spatial Planning
Higher Education Institution	University of Latvia
Study field	Architecture and Construction

Code of the study programme in accordance with the Latvian Education Classification	47581
EQF/LQF Level	7
Study Programme Type	Otrā cikla augstākās izglītības programma maģistra grāda un septītā līmeņa profesionālās kvalifikācijas ieguvei, īstenojama pēc pirmā cikla augstākās izglītības ieguves
Study programme (short name)	Second-cycle (professional master's) study programme
Thematic group	Arhitektūra un pilsētu plānošana
ISCED code	0731
ISCED	Arhitektūra un pilsētu plānošana
Credit points	120
Degree to be acquired	Profesional master's degree in Spatial Planning
Qualification to be obtained	Spatial planner
Study type and form	Full time studies
Study lenght	2 years
Language	latvian

Licence number	-
Licence date
Licenced till

Accreditation page number	2022/31
Accreditation date	08.06.2022
Accreditation duration (in years)	6
Accreditation till	09.06.2028

Upon completion of this study program, students are able to:
Knowledge:
1.Understand and demonstrate in-depth integrated knowledge of development planning systems, political contexts, spatial development policies and planning theories, tools and methods, socio-economic, built and natural environment spatial systems.
2.To know the sources and types of data and information acquisition, organization of research work, integrated information and data analysis methods.
3.Understand strategic management and territory governance, spatial development planning process, communication methods, effective communication and cooperation techniques, principles of community development and participation.
Skills:
4.Critically think, define, analyse and solve spatial development issues (problems and challenges) in a multidisciplinary environment.
5.Integrate knowledge from different fields by developing spatial development visions, plans and projects in a cross-sectoral team.
6.Apply modern spatial planning principles, methods, information technologies, technical and graphic / design tools working individually and in collaboration.
Competences:
7.Conduct and carry out case studies and research related to the spatial development and planning of places, territories and regions, critically evaluating and publishing their results.
8.To organize and communicatively manage the spatial development planning process with the public participation – elaboration of development strategies, development programs and spatial plans of all planning levels, spatial development policies and other types of spatial planning documents.
9.Coordinate and evaluate the implementation of the objectives, policies, regulations and actions set out in the spatial planning document.