Learning Culture

The structure of MURP curriculum begins with students taking the compulsory courses on the 1st and 2nd semester based on their concentration. Afterward, students are allowed to take elective courses on the 3rd semester and finally file their thesis proposal on the 4th semester. After finishing their thesis, students have to submit their thesis for publication as a graduation requirement.

Each module in MURP has Course Learning Outcomes (CLO), which are made to meet the programme outcome. Modules are synchronized based on specific concentrations to make sure each module match and in some cases build upon each other (e.g.: Studio).

The curriculum offers three main concentrations that are based on spatial ontology, which are neighborhood, urban, and regional planning. The offered concentrations are based on the current urban and regional planning field, teaching staff background, and their expertise. Students are free to choose their concentrations. The concentrations help students in navigating their career in the vast urban and regional planning field. The concentrations are grouped based on the studio modules, which are the core of MURP studies. 

MURP does not require working practice in the curriculum. However, students are being tested of their practical skills through the practical courses. These courses allow the students to not only gain knowledge through their studies but also gain analytical and practical skills that are needed as an urban and regional planning graduate. MURP recognizes credits that are acquired externally by the students as long as it supports the intended learning outcomes of the programme. MURP accommodates students to take courses in partner universities through the Joint Degree or Transfer Credit program.

MURP has a joint degree program with partner universities, where it provides the students with opportunities to study abroad and take a Double Degree or Short Program. In the Double Degree program, students take classes with transferable credits at partner university on the second year and write their thesis with the guidance from both MURP and the partner universities’ lecturer. Whereas in the Student Mobility program, the students will take some classes in partner universities for a short period of time and transfer the credits that are obtained there. The Joint Degree Program also allows lecturers from partner universities to come to MURP and teach either in workshops or guest lectures.

The teaching-learning process in MURP is conducted in semesters. The students have to take 44 work credits in total, which are divided into 4 semesters. The first two semesters consist of lectures and practical exercises, whereas the last two semesters is specifically for thesis writing.

MURP applies 3 forms of learning process, including lecture, seminar, and practical planning. These 3 forms are divided into 3 learning methods, which are lecture in class, structured assignments, and self-study. Lecture in class is an intense learning process with an interactive discussion, presentation and quiz. The process requires direct interaction between lecturers and their students. In structured assignments, the learning process takes the form of deepening materials through assignments designed to reach the intended outcomes. The task is done outside classes. While in self-study, the learning process is determined by the students. It doesn’t require meeting with the concerned lecturer. A course has at least 1 credit with the following time distribution: