Course ABY2BL

Energy and Urban Planning

7.5 Credits
Second Cycle
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Starts week 4, 2026

The course addresses the integration of climate and energy considerations in the planning of urban environments. The course also addresses the built environment’s impact on infrastructure systems and its energy use, as well as its effect on climate change. An existing or planned neighborhood is studied to make recommendations and alternative proposals responding to current energy and climate challenges.

Starts and ends:
week 4, 2026 - week 13, 2026
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Varied
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
English
Other:
P: Course only offered as part of programme.
Entry Qualifications :
  • Bachelor of Science degree from building-, energy technology or civil engineering related fields of at least 180 credits and English 6
Selection :
Guaranteed admission
Application Code:
HDA-V3QKZ
Main field of study:
Online Education

Mandatory online meetings will be held according to the schedule.

Compulsory meetings:
0 physical

Requirements for Computer Skills and Computer Capacity

Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
18,750 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
18,750 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Closed for late application
Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

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Ask us about studying at Dalarna University.
support@du.se
+46 23-77 80 00

Course room in Canvas

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Course Coordinator
Mikael Andersson
Mikael Andersson

Starts week 3, 2027

Upon completion of the course, students shall be able to:

  • collect, compile and analyse information from multiple sources to describe the energy consumption of urban environments
  • account for climate change, and its relevance for urban planning and evaluate strategies to integrate climate considerations into sustainable urban development
  • explain the basics of different urban infrastructure systems and analyse their climate and energy impact
  • analyse and critically evaluate existing or planned neighborhoods from the perspective of climate impact and energy use
  • design and justify proposals and recommendations for how neighborhoods could be developed or redeveloped to become more sustainable.
Starts and ends:
week 3, 2027 - week 12, 2027
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Varied
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
English
Other:
P: Course only offered as part of programme.
Entry Qualifications :
  • Bachelor of Science degree from building-, energy technology or civil engineering related fields of at least 180 credits and English 6
Selection :
Guaranteed admission
Application Code:
HDA-V3RT6
Main field of study:
Online Education

Mandatory online meetings will be held according to the schedule.

Compulsory meetings:
0 physical

Requirements for Computer Skills and Computer Capacity

Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
18,750 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
18,750 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Application period
-
Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

To Literature List
How may we help you?

Ask us about studying at Dalarna University.
support@du.se
+46 23-77 80 00

Course Coordinator
Therese Olsson
Therese Olsson