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Overview
Key facts:
- The Planning the Cycling City course at the University of Amsterdam follows a flipped classroom approach in which Amsterdam is both a story board and a lab. Experience and experiential learning are key components of the course. Students are encouraged to independently explore and examine the city through the lens of the learning material; to get inspiration, to struggle with concepts or to “translate lessons" to their local context.
- The course includes intimate discussions with the absolute leaders in fields ranging from sociology to transport engineering, and including influential academics and practitioners. To develop a rich understanding of a cycling city students engage in fieldwork, excursions, small group discussions and course projects. Seminal and recent contributions to the relevant literature are discussed throughout the course.
Programme Structure
The programme will cover topics as diverse as:urban cycling (historical and current trends);
power relations in policy;
strategic planning at different scales;
land use;
streams and wayfinding;
bicycle culture and effects;
data collection and measurement;
and marketing as a policy instrument.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 14 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Credits
4 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Architecture Urban Planning View 11 other Short Courses in Urban Planning in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Please have the following supporting documents ready to upload to the online application form, and select the appropriate programme from the dropdown menu:
- A scan of your passport
- A copy of your transcripts
- An up-to-date copy of your CV/Resume
- A letter of motivation of approximately 2 pages single spaced answering the following questions: What is it that you really want to understand about cycling and why? (250 words max). Do you think a social science perspective is important for understanding cycling and why? (250 words max). What unique view, skills, and/or background will you bring to the programme? (250 words max)
Tuition Fee
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International
1500 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1500 EUR for the full programme during 14 days. -
EU/EEA
1500 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1500 EUR for the full programme during 14 days.
- Professional fee: €2000.
Living costs for Amsterdam
1000 - 1500 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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