CC-BYGalland, DanielDeffner, AlexPinho, Paulo2024-06-252024-06-252019https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14235/1702University of Tours 47.3839459931264, 0.6745301805364534 https://ror.org/02wwzvj46The Master Programme in Planning and Sustainability delivered at the University of Tours brings together the following aspects of quality in planning education: — Academic curriculum: • A comprehensive study programme within the fields of spatial planning and sustainable development with a strong emphasis on research, leading a majority of graduates towards the pursuit of a PhD. • A high;level academic environment within a School of Engineering (Polytech Tours). — Teaching!pedagogy:!! • A delivery of planning knowledge with emphasis on theory, methodology and professional skills. • An assortment of pedagogical approaches including inter alia research;based teaching, problem;based learning, case;based work, seminars and internships. — Elements of distinctiveness: • A distinctive focus on research with a strong emphasis on the environmental dimension in planning. • An interdisciplinary planning programme that connects the social sciences with engineering. • The only planning programme in France entirely taught in English with a strong connection to UN Habitat, leading to a high degree of internationalisation.openAccessother