Master's Programme in Human Geography, 120 HECs

This programme aims at deepening and broadening the student’s knowledge of different fields in Human Geography. Human Geography is the discipline about society and its geography. A geographical perspective involves considering relations of proximity and distance and to explore geographical patterns. There is a strong tradition in Human Geography research work to study societal matters in different places and regions in the world. This discipline is a framework to pursue broad studies and it gives opportunities to specialize in deep and detailed studies.

Purpose and learning objectives

Through this programme you will obtain
– broad knowledge and specialized knowledge in different fields of Human Geography
– thorough knowledge in methods required to assess others’ work and pursue own studies
– skills to do research work – skills to discuss, communicate and present others’ and your own research results

Programme content and structure

The contents of the programme can be designed according to your interest. Specializations in landscape studies, population geography, migration, economic geography and urban processes are possible. The programme offers possibilities for field studies. There are three compulsory courses in the programme: Space and Society – Theory and Method in Human Geography, one of the two thematic courses (Migration and Social Change – a Life-Course Perspective and Landscape – Past and Present) and a master’s thesis in human geography, corresponding to a total of 60 credits. In addition, courses in human geography amounting to at least 45 credits must be included and there is the possibility of including courses in other relevant subjects amounting to a maximum of 15 credits.

Degree and career options

The programme leads to a Master’s degree in Human Geography. Through this programme you will develop your skills and competence to do research work, to assess research work and to communicate research work. In parallel you will obtain broad and specialized knowledge in the wide field of Human Geography. This combination of skills and knowledge qualifies the holder to participate in research and development work and to do advanced applied work. There are potential employers both nationally and internationally, often in the public sector but also in private firms. The programme offers an ideal grounding for students wishing to pursue a Doctorate in Human Geography.

Programme facts

Programme Director: Associate Professor Ulf Jansson.
Language of instruction: English.
Pace percentage: 100%.
Course start: Autumn Semester.
Special eligibility requirements: Bachelor degree incl. at least 90 HECs in human geography, geography, urban and regional planning or equivalent, and English B (from the Swedish upper secondary education or equal).
Selection: 1. Applicants with a bachelor degree in human geography. 2. Applicants with a bachelor degree in geography. 3. Applicants with other majors. First applicants in group 1 are admitted, than group 2 etc. The ranking in the groups are based on quality of previous university education and letter of purpose.
Application: See the University course and programme database.