The central philosophy of the new Syllabus of the School of Spatial Planning and Development focuses on the complementarity of the basic components of the studies and on the strengthening of the coordination and the synergy between courses. At the same time, it offers the necessary elective courses for the completion of the scientific and professional competence of the graduates.
In this way, the cohesion of studies is guaranteed. Upon the completion of studies, students will be competent to respond to issues regarding spatial planning and development in all geographical levels and administrative tiers. As part of the educational process, theories, methods and techniques are combined in order to address the synthetic character of spatial planning and development issues.
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Qualification awarded
Δίπλωμα Μηχανικών Χωροταξίας και Ανάπτυξης (Diploma Michanikon Chorotaxias kai Anaptixis) (Diploma of Spatial Planning and Development)( Eng.)
Level of qualification
Integrated master (1st and 2nd Cycle)
Specific admission requirements
Upper secondary degree (6 years of studies). National level examination.
Qualification requirements and regulations, profile of the programme and Key learning outcomes
The awarding of the Diploma of Spatial Planning and Development Engineering, requires the attendance and successful examination in courses corresponding to 300 credit units (ECTS).
There are three distinct types of courses: composite studios, laboratory courses and theoretical courses. The curriculum consists of 10 successive semesters organized into 3 stages (2 background semesters, 4 core semesters and 4 completion semesters).
The background and core stage courses are compulsory, while selective courses and an optional practice training course are introduced at the completion stage. The completion of studies include the submission of a research essay and a diploma project thesis.
The curriculum of Spatial Planning and Development Engineering Studies aims to train scientists with all the required capabilities for studying the economic, socio-political and environmental dimensions of spatial organization and transformation. To this purpose the courses employ the most contemporary methodologies and advanced tools for the registration and analysis of all spatial parameters.
On an applied level the curriculum aims to produce learning outcomes and capabilities that enable its graduates to provide services in the fields of analysis, planning, design, implementation and evaluation of plans and policies of spatial interventions including elements of urban and regional planning, economic planning and public consultation and decision making processes.
To achieve the above aims, Spatial Planning and Development Engineering Studies, integrate knowledge of urban and regional planning, physical and human geography, management of statistical and geographical information, location of human activities, management of natural resources, and plan and project management, all of which are considered necessary for the understanding of and effective response to spatial problems and the design and implementation of spatial interventions.
The fully qualified Spatial Planning and Development Engineer, may find employment as a spatial planning professional either in private consulting or as employee in private firms, public utility companies, local government, and public administration.
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Access to further studies
The qualification is a terminal award and allows access to postgraduate studies.
Examination regulations, assessment and grading
A scale of 1 to 10 applies to the marks of each subject in the Hellenic Higher Education.
Άριστα (Arista) Excellent: 8.50-10.00
Λίαν Καλώς (Lian Kalos) Very Good: 6.50-8.49
Καλώς (Kalos) Good: 5.00-6.49
Ανεπιτυχώς (Anepitychos) Fail: 0-4.99
Minimum passing grade: 5
Graduation requirements
10 Semesters, 300 ECTS.
A full academic year is equivalent to 60 ECTS units and each semester to 30 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) (1ECTS=25-30 hours). Compliance with the ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) regulations started in 2007, when the Greek Legislation was harmonized with the relevant European one (Ministerial Decision no Φ5/89656/β3, art. 1-3, Hellenic Government Gazette no 1466/2007/B). A full academic year is equivalent to 60 ECTS units and each semester to 30 ECTS.
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