Career prospects

After your studies

You will develop a deep understanding of the governance of water and climate issues in urban areas, which makes you well suited for a job position such as:

  • Policy advisor at a water authority
  • Consultant on climate proofing cities
  • Policy maker for spatial adaptation at a province or municipality

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.

Why stop learning after graduation?

In order to keep pace with the rapid progress in our current society, you must continue to work on your development even after getting a degree. This allows you to keep up with societal change and make a worthwhile contribution to both your personal development and to wider society. For any questions regarding this lifelong development, Radboud Academy is pleased to help you. So, are you looking to deepen your knowledge after obtaining a Master’s degree? Then a post-master might be something for you. Or do you want to learn to translate your academic skills into an actual job? Then you can participate in our Young Professional Programme after your master's (in Dutch).