Course on the Inclusion of Migrants in Urban Strategies
Online course of 300 hours in migrant inclusion in urban strategies: 6 modules covering migration and the city, territorial diagnosis of inclusion, urban reception policies, public space and coexistence and governance and evaluation, with an assigned technical tutor.
Course on the Inclusion of Migrants in Urban Strategies — studying from Singapore
Singapore is widely studied for its urban planning and infrastructure delivery, with ongoing investment in the Mass Rapid Transit network, the Thomson-East Coast Line, and large-scale water and coastal protection projects. The Land Transport Authority, the Housing and Development Board and the Public Utilities Board shape much of the work. Smart city initiatives such as Smart Nation are central to the sector. Typical employers include government agencies, major contractors and consultancies such as Surbana Jurong and Arup in the region.
Fees for Singapore: S$639 (Singapore dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Singapore
Typical roles
Questions from Singapore
How are civil and rail engineers registered in Singapore, and does SEIUM's qualification count?
In Singapore, civil and structural engineers can register as Professional Engineers with the Professional Engineers Board (PEB) under the Professional Engineers Act, and the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) regulates the built environment. Rail is overseen by the Land Transport Authority (LTA). SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state degrees, and not accredited by any national body, so recognition is for employers or the relevant body to decide.
Which Singapore employers hire civil, rail and smart city engineers?
Key employers include the LTA, Public Utilities Board, JTC, the Housing and Development Board, consultancies, and contractors working on MRT and urban projects. Singapore's smart nation agenda also creates demand for smart city specialists. Employers usually prioritise registered qualifications and project experience. Your SEIUM final project may support your case, but it is not a guaranteed route into these roles.
Is the course realistic while working, and what language support is available?
Everything is taught online in English, and you are assigned a technical tutor for support. The programmes are demanding, with 1,900 hours for a master's, 800 for a postgraduate diploma and 300 for a specialist course, so plan your time well. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, depending on your company.
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What you will be able to do
Understand migration dynamics and their impact on urban structure.
Analyse residential segregation using official demographic sources.
Design municipal reception services and inclusion pathways.
Plan public spaces that foster intercultural coexistence.
Apply the legal framework on foreign nationals, asylum and equal treatment.
Build indicator systems to evaluate inclusion.
Produce an urban strategy for migrant inclusion.
Who it's for
- Municipal social inclusion technicians
- Intercultural mediators
- Social urban planners
- Reception programme coordinators
- Migration policy consultants
- Community development technicians
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into local government
What you'll work with
- Organic Law 4/2000 (rights and freedoms of foreign nationals in Spain)
- Royal Decree 1155/2024 (implementing regulation of Organic Law 4/2000)
- Law 12/2009 (right of asylum and subsidiary protection)
- Law 15/2022 (equal treatment and non-discrimination)
- Directive 2000/43/EC (equal treatment irrespective of racial or ethnic origin)
- Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, 2018 (UN migration framework)
- Regulation (EU) 2021/1147 (Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund)
- QGIS
- INE continuous municipal register data
- INE household income distribution atlas
- KoboToolbox
- Miro
6 modules
1.1Contemporary migration dynamics1.2Legal framework for foreign nationals in Spain1.3Rights of migrants and non-discrimination1.4Global Compact for Migration1.5Spanish Urban Agenda and social cohesion1.6Municipal register statistics and demographic sources1.7Integration models: assimilation and interculturalism1.8Sanctuary cities and international networks1.9Hate speech and coexistence1.10Case study: migration profile of a medium-sized city
2.1Spatial distribution of the migrant population2.2Residential segregation indices2.3Access to housing and substandard housing2.4Labour market and informal economy2.5Access to education and health services2.6Digital and language divide2.7Community asset mapping2.8Participatory methods with migrant populations2.9Zaragoza integration indicators2.10Workshop: mapping residential vulnerability with municipal register data
3.1Municipal registration and access to rights3.2Municipal reception and information services3.3Language learning programmes3.4Intercultural mediation in public services3.5Housing: temporary accommodation and social housing3.6Employment, training and recognition of qualifications3.7International protection and refugees3.8Unaccompanied migrant minors3.9Coordination between administrations3.10Practical exercise: designing a municipal reception pathway
4.1Design of intercultural public spaces4.2Local facilities and civic centres4.3Ethnic retail and the neighbourhood economy4.4Gentrification and displacement4.5Preventing neighbourhood conflicts4.6Neighbourhood programmes and community plans4.7Religious spaces and planning4.8Rights-based community safety4.9Community art and shared memory4.10Case study: coexistence plan for a conflictive square
5.1Municipal intercultural plans5.2Council of Europe Intercultural Cities network5.3Political participation of foreign residents5.4European funding: AMIF and ESF+5.5Partnerships with the third sector5.6Inclusion indicators and monitoring5.7Programme impact evaluation5.8Public communication and narratives5.9International good practice in reception5.10Workshop: inclusion indicator matrix
6.1Selection of the municipality or district6.2Quantitative and qualitative diagnosis6.3Map of stakeholders and resources6.4Objectives and strategic lines6.5Actions on housing, employment and public space6.6Governance and financing model6.7Indicator system6.8Communication plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so the course is compatible with full-time work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulations and applied exercises. The working software is QGIS, INE continuous municipal register data, the INE household income distribution atlas, KoboToolbox and Miro, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Real procedures are studied, including the diagnosis of residential segregation in a district, the design of a municipal reception pathway and the evaluation of an intercultural mediation programme. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Standards covered: Organic Law 4/2000; Royal Decree 1155/2024; Law 12/2009; Law 15/2022; Directive 2000/43/EC; Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (2018); Regulation (EU) 2021/1147.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with QGIS, INE continuous municipal register data, the INE household income distribution atlas, KoboToolbox and Miro, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required: you need an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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