The Department of Geography offers Master programmes in three branches of study, Human geography, Environmental geography and Physical geography. Course modules taught in the first year of the program form the basis for formulation, planning and execution of the master's project and thesis.
OBJECTIVE
- To enable the students to accomplish an independent practical/theoretical scientific project with a master thesis within 2 years.
- To provide the students with theoretical and methodological knowledge as well as research training in important subjects related to branch of study.
- The Master's thesis itself and course options will be adapted to the individual academic backgrounds and interest of the students. For the sake of the flexibility the students may choose to split the second and the third semester between thesis work and courses in order to attend elective courses only available in autumn semester and vice versa.
CONTENTS
Compulsory courses for all branches of study:
- GEO300 Writing workshop and project proposal (5 credits),
- GEO303 Term paper (15 credits),
- GEO350 Practical/theoretical Master thesis in Geography (60 credits)
Recommended courses:
- GEO301 or GEO302 Theory of science and research design, 10 credits
- GEO306 or GEO307 Methodology for human geographers, 10 credits
- GEO341 Master level field course for physical geographers, 10 credits
- Special topics depending on your specialisation, in all 20 credits
The students will be assigned a supervisor according to academic and professional background and/or subjects and fields selected.
A Master degree in Geography qualifies for studies at a PhD level.