Urban Climate and Urban Climate Planning

Education facts

Code: GE6000

This course is about how humans affect and are affected by the climate in the city. One special focus of the course looks at how to apply climate knowledge in urban planning and design. The course consists of field projects based on the collection of meteorological data. Emphasis is placed on design, implementation, analysis and reporting of field project and exercises. The course is part of the Master’s Programme in Geography, the course is also offered as a freestanding course.<br> Teaching<br> The teaching consist of: lectures<br> exercises<br> field project<br> guest lectures<br> supervision by teacher<br> seminars Language of instruction: English

Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires 120 credits completed courses in the main fileds of Natural Sciences, of which 75 % with at least the grade Pass and English B/English 6. In addition, students with an equivalent number of credits in Human Geography and Architecture are admitted. Students with an equivalent education may be admitted to the course after review and approval.

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.

• Urban Climate and Urban Climate Planning

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 1 October 2026

  End date: 3 November 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %