All places –small or large, rich or poor, near or far– are unique yet connected to a multitude of other places at the same time.

With a master’s degree in Human Geography you learn to understand the difference that place makes and how local and global processes intertwine and produce change around the world.

This programme aims to provide an understanding of social processes within the context of space and place. In a world facing climate change, meeting sustainability challenges require a combined approach sensitive to context and inequalities. With us you will learn how economic, political, social and cultural processes manifest themselves in a variety of spaces across the world, in cities, regionally or globally,and how the properties of places influence broader social processes in the global North and South.

Learning outcomes:

What distinguishes human geography from other social sciences is the study of social processes in terms of space and place.

At the Master Programme in Human Geography you learn to understand the spatial connections and complexities of the social world, developing the analytical capabilities to examine the relationship between local processes and conditions and those at the national and global scale.

Knowledge:

• You have in-depth knowledge of the history of human geographic thought.
• You have advanced empirical and theoretical knowledge within one or more of the following areas: urban studies and planning, climate change adaptation, environment and social transformations, development and politics, and economic and labour geography.
• You have in-depth understanding of the spatial connections and complexities of the social world in meeting the challenges of socio-environmental sustainability.
• You have in-depth knowledge of advanced methodological tools and can assess their appropriate use for the analysis of specific issues.

Semester abroad:

As a Human Geography student, you can choose a semester abroad and study at a foreign university. This will expand your international competence and adaptability. 

When should I go? If you desire to study abroad, you should choose to write a 30-credit master’s thesis. It is recommended that you exchange in the third semester. Plan your exchange in advance with an exchange tutor and get the most out of your semester abroad.

The master’s degree programme in human geography is aimed at providing students with academic expertise in the human geographic academic and research field.

Many human geographers work in national and international organizations that are concerned with globalization, development issues, human rights, development aid etc. The UN and diplomatic service also employ human geographers.

Human geographers with knowledge in areas such as municipal and regional development and town planning also work in various ministries, in other parts of the civil service and in local authorities.

Some human geographers work as social scientists in affiliation with various research groups and institutions.