Spatial and Social Planning programme

Education facts

Code: SGSAM

**Become a Community Planner – Shape the Sustainable Societies of the Future** <br> Do you want to make a real difference in how people live, move, and connect? <br> The **Community Planning Programme** gives you the knowledge and skills to understand and develop society from social, economic, and environmental perspectives. <br> The programme combines **Human Geography, Political Science, and Sociology**, offering a broad foundation in the social sciences as well as opportunities to specialise in your area of interest. You will learn how to analyse complex societal challenges, lead planning processes, and contribute to **sustainable transformation**. <br> Throughout the programme, the principles of **sustainable development** and **Agenda 30** are central. You will explore how planning can promote: **\-****Climate adaptation** and environmentally sustainable living environments, **\-****Social justice and inclusion**, **\-****Democracy and citizen participation** in local and regional development. <br> After graduation, you will be prepared for careers as a **community planner, project manager, or development strategist** in the public or private sector — working to build sustainable, resilient, and inclusive societies. **In short:** You will be trained to think long-term, lead change, and help shape the sustainable communities of tomorrow — locally, regionally, and globally.

Entry requirements

General admission requirements + upper secondary school level Social Studies 1b or 1a1 + 1a2 or A, and English 6 or B. Elective programme courses may have different admission requirements.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Spatial and Social Planning programme

  Karlstad University

  Karlstad

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 3 June 2029

  Pace of study: 100 %