Programme structure

The programme comprises 120 credits, corresponding to two years of full-time study.

Course overview

Year 1

Name	Type	Semester	Credits
Human Geography: Geographical Thought	Compulsory	1	7.5
Human Geography: Geographies of Economies - Transforming Places, People and Production	Compulsory	1	7.5
Human Ecology: Transdisciplinary Critical Theories of Science, Part 1	Compulsory	1	7.5
Human Geography: Landscape and Political Ecology	Compulsory	1	7.5
Geographies of Economies: Urban and Regional Planning	Compulsory	2	7.5
Human Geography: Critical Urban Geography	Compulsory	2	7.5
GIS: Geographical Information System for the Social Sciences	Compulsory	2	7.5
Human Geography: GIS and Fieldwork Methodology	Compulsory	2	7.5
Human Geography: Master's (One Year) Thesis	Compulsory	2	15

Year 2

Name	Type	Semester	Credits
Human Geography: Internship in Human Geography	Elective	3	30
Human Geography: Internship in Human Geography	Elective	3	15
Human Geography: Master's (Two Years) Thesis	Compulsory	4	30

Programme syllabus

The syllabus provides an overview of the programme. It outlines the admission requirements, lists the courses included, and explains which degree the studies lead to.

Syllabus (PDF, new tab)

Frequently asked questions

What qualifications do I need to be admitted?

You need a Bachelor’s degree including at least 90 credits in Human Geography or an equivalent subject.

What language is the programme taught in?

All teaching and assessment are conducted in English.

Is there an opportunity for an internship?

Yes. In the second year, you can choose to do an internship as part of the elective courses (30 credits in total).

Do you have more questions?

Study Adviser

Human Geography - Master of Science programme

Email: huge@keg.lu.se