What can you do with a Master's in Planning, Land and Real Estate Development?

Competences: what you have learned

Our Spatial Planning graduates are greatly valued by their employers for their analytical skills, critical perspective and sound academic understanding of the relationship between human activities, their spatial environment, and relevant spatial interventions enhancing their living environment. Upon completion students will have knowledge of: interfaces between different planning concepts, sectors and interests; synergies that are found and trade-offs that are made along these interfaces; paths through which integrative planning is manifested in policy formulation, decision-making and projects at different geographical and institutional levels. Spatial planners from Nijmegen work as policy maker, consultant or project manager for government, consulting firms, project developers, housing corporations or research institutes. Also, more and more of our alumni are working in international projects.

After your studies

Former students specializing in this field typically find jobs in the public sector (municipalities, provinces, ministry) and the private sector (real estate consultancies, housing corporations, development industry).

You will develop a deep understanding of land and real estate development, which makes you well suited for a job position such as:
•    Policy maker and project manager at municipalities, provinces, national government
•    Real estate consultant
•    Development manager housing corporation
•    Developer development company
 

Labour market information

From the graduates of the Master’s programme in Spatial Planning:

  • 74% found a job within 6 months after graduation.​
  • 73% of graduates think following the Master’s is a good base to start on the job market.​
  • 71% of graduates would choose the programme again.

Source: Studiekeuze123 & Alumni Survey Radboud University 2022.

Radboud Career Service

Radboud Career Service helps students with finding internships, gives career advice and can offer tips and guidance when applying for jobs.

Keep developing, even after your Master's

Radboud University can also help you develop professionally after your Master's. Through our courses, training, and continuing education programs, you will delve into current issues and strengthen your knowledge and skills. With our education for professionals, you will continue to grow and be prepared for new challenges.