Our current and former students talk about the study programme, student life and working life.
Karina wants to plan the sustainable and inclusive cities of the future
My name is Karina, and I am currently a master’s student on the study programme in City and Regional Planning at the University of Stavanger. I started with a bachelor’s degree in byplanlegging og samfunnssikkerhet (city planning and societal safety) here at the university because I found the interdisciplinary expertise offered by these fields exciting.
The bachelor’s programme offered a wide variety of working methods where I got to challenge myself in both theoretical and practical work, as well as working creatively and technically. In the 5th semester of my bachelor’s degree, I took advantage of the exchange opportunities offered by the university and spent half a year in the warmth of Brisbane, Australia. Here, I also got to see how urban planning and societal safety function in a country other than Norway.
I enjoyed the bachelor’s degree and decided to continue with the master’s programme in City and Regional Planning. I find the field of study both incredibly exciting and highly relevant. Our cities are constantly evolving, while also facing complex challenges that require holistic and well-thought-out solutions across different disciplines. Through my studies, I have gained a deeper understanding of how sustainable urban development can be balanced with challenges such as climate change, societal needs, and population growth. The courses I have taken have provided me with tools and skills that I already see the value of in practice, especially considering my role in the working life as a planner of forward-looking, sustainable and inclusive cities. The programme has strengthened my understanding of how interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial in urban development projects, and this is competence I consider to be very important in the working life.
Renate got a job before she was finished with her master’s degree
I pursued a master’s degree in City and Regional Planning at the University of Stavanger to specialise in sustainable placemaking and how to facilitate good local communities. The programme provided me with valuable insights and knowledge that I wouldn't want to be without.
The master’s programme gives you the opportunity to learn efficient methods in urban development, and you receive excellent support from skilled and dedicated lecturers. Additionally, the programme helped me secure a job before I finished my master’s degree. Today, I work as an advisor in Vennesla municipality, where I handle various tasks related ro planning, regulation, and mobility.
The interdisciplinary knowledge I gained during my studies is something I apply daily in my job, and the master’s programme has provided me with a solid foundation. My workdays are very varied and filled with exciting tasks. If you are interested in how to design sustainable local communities, I highly recommend this master’s programme.
– If you also want to influence our physical surroundings, whether at home or abroad, I recommend studying City and Regional Planning
I chose to pursue a master’s degree in City and Regional Planning at UiS to learn about urban and regional planning. Through the programme, I had the opportunity to delve into a wide range of subjects that provided me with a solid foundation for further development.
I received a job offer as a Planning Manager at the Norwegian Public Roads Administration three weeks after submitting my master’s thesis, and I have greatly benefited from what I learned during my studies. I primarily work on maintaining the sector responsibilities of the Norwegian Public Roads Administration, as well as exercising the agency’s sector authority. In short, this means that I help ensure safe mobility and accessibility for road users, and I consider how specific measures will impact the national and European road work.
If you also want to influence our physical surroundings, whether at home or abroad, I recommend studying City and Regional Planning.
