Programme structure

Fact finding and objectives

• Choice topics (1 EC)
  
• Tutorials
• Skill learning line workshops

• Modelling
• Data generation
• Stakeholder views
• Design interventions

• Discussions with specialists

• Flood modelling
• Hydrologicalmonitoring and statistics
• systems analysis
• Dynamic modelling
• Structural vulnerability of the built environment
• Seismic hazard above gas reservoirs (regional scale)

• Spatial data visualization
• Digital elevation models creation
• Remote Sensing in general
• Image classification
• Spatial statistics
• Vegetation mapping and monitoring
• 3D/Temporal visualizations in collaborative environments
• Crowdsourcing and citizen science

• Climate change and social vulnerability
• Integrated urban water management and governance
• Markets and value chain analysis
• Evidence based policy analysis
• Spatial knowledge management
• Rights and restrictions in the built environment

The MSc research is the main part of the second year (37.5 EC). Following principles of scientific research, you will choose a research topic and derive a number of research questions, design and execute a methodology to answer these and finally draw conclusions.

The research is multidisciplinary, using at least two out of the three core knowledge areas of Spatial Engineering, with a strong reflection on the implications for the third area. In some cases, the research may lead to the design of one or more interventions, that adhere to principles of sustainability and that is based on the wishes/expectations of all stakeholder groups involved.

The international model will provide opportunities both for connecting theory and practice, and for experiencing the physical and social realities which are the subject matter of the Spatial Engineering programme. It includes a trip to different European countries.

Internship projects offer you a hands-on opportunity to experience and work in your desired field. You will learn how your Master’s study applies to the real world and you can build a valuable experience that makes you a stronger candidate for jobs after graduation. You could look for internships at organizations like the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI), Nelen & Schuurmans (consulting company in the field of water management and IT), and SWECO (consulting company in the field of engineering, environmental technology and architecture).