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Item Open Access Master in City and Regional Planning (Polytechnic University of Madrid)(AESOP, 2023) Galland, Daniel; Fikfak, Alenka; Chettiparamb, AngeliqueThe MSc in City and Regional Planning delivered at the Polytechnic University of Madrid is distinctive in its focus on theoretical and methodological courses, interdisciplinarity and regional science. It brings together the following aspects of quality in planning education: Programme Curriculum and Identity - A compelling blend of compulsory and elective courses focused on contemporary research areas in urban studies and regional planning. The programme combines practice and research, including direct participatory approaches of different stakeholders, citizens and other experts. An excellent balance of theoretical, methodological and policy-based courses delivered by a highly qualified teaching team concerning the interdisciplinary character of the programme. - Practical exposure to contemporary socio-spatial challenges across the five main modules of the curriculum: basis in urban planning, professional research, thematic intensification, and master thesis dissertation. - Fostering awareness about global change, its relevance and implications on different spatial scales, from local to regional and beyond. - Excellent transfer of knowledge supported by project-based learning methodology to develop analytical, critical and interpretive thinking through studio-based courses. The structure of courses and leaders’ profiles supports the multidisciplinary approach of PBL methodology based on balanced practice and research tasks.Item Open Access Master programme in Urban and Regional Planning (Technical University of Madrid)(AESOP, 2016) Lo Piccolo, Francesco; Pinho, PauloAfter a thorough examination of its contents and methods, the Master programme in Urban and Regional Planning offered by the Technical University of Madrid has been highly distinguished with the AESOP CERTIFICATE OF QUALITY We certify that: This programme fulfils the European quality standards of planning programmes according to the AESOP Charter, complemented by an effective internationalization of teaching and learning processes This certificate is valid for a period of six years. Porto, 22 January 2016