Geography, MSc

Short description:

The program provides specialized geography knowledge in the fields of environmental science, renewable energy, and geoinformatics.

Students will learn:

• The most up-to-date software and hardware for spatial data collection, analysis, and visualization, including both statistical and cartographic aspects.

• How to exploit the benefits of renewable energy (solar, geothermal, and wind) and gain knowledge of measuring devices and energy calculation methods.

• Processes of landscapes, environmental evaluation techniques, nature protection and policy, and environmental quality assurance/control.

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Lecture, seminar: 45%

Practice: 55%

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Internship/Practice: Students should complete a 6-week field practice.

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Main subjects typically include (this list is indicative and may change):

 

• Year 1: Novelties in the Methodology of Geosciences, Project Management and R+D Policy, Environmental Informatics, Environmental Application of GIS, Political Geography and Globalisation, Seminar on Political Geography and Globalization, Landscape Analysis, Regional and Spatial Development in Practice, Environmental Systems – Environmental Geography, Regional and Spatial Development, Space and Society, Applied Geomorphology.

• Year 2: Natural and Anthropogenic Hazards, Field Trip, Projectwork, Professional Practice, Thesis.

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Career prospects: Graduates can choose from a wide range of positions in organizations such as government ministries, regional and local authorities, urban and rural planning consultancies, and private research institutes.

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​For more information about the program, please check the course Bulletin​​​​​

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