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Human Geography – (M.Sc.)
Radboud University Nijmegen
Nijmegen School of Management
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| Application Deadline: | May 1; Non-EEA: March 1 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,771 ≈ € 9,100 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Nijmegen / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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Human Geography is a research field which focuses on studying the spatial behavior of people, firms and organizations, and serves as an excellent platform for integrating knowledge from various related disciplines, such as Sociology, Psychology, International Relations, Economics, Business Administration and Development Studies. Simply put, Human Geography it is a study that observes the relationship between human activities and their spatial environment.This programme is very flexible and students can fully tailor the programme to their personal interests, but can also choose from predefined specializations.
The master programme in Human Geography can also be taken in a dual study mode (1,5 year). This means that you combine studying with paid work in a function which fits to the academic level and interests in the human geographic profession. A so called 'red tread assignment' will structure your research, conducted in the framework of your work, at the professional organization and will finally result in the master thesis. For this purpose we have pre-selected a number of possible employers active in the field of human geography.
If you are interested in a career as scientific researcher, you can enhance your master education with a research training programme (2 years). You will deepen your knowledge and skills in the field of philosophy of science, research methodology, research project management and, of course, in the field of your specific master specialization. Students can also go abroad for research as a part of this programme. To be accepted in this enhancing research training programme you will have to fulfill strict criteria.
The degree in Human Geography from Radboud University Nijmegen will qualify you for many different job positions. Our graduates find jobs rather easily at (international) research institutes, international companies, or at consultancy firms.
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In addition to a specialization which is fully tailored to your personal interests, you can choose one of the following specializations which we already prepared for you:
Economic Geography
The focus of this study is the role of regions as locations for companies. Especially with increased competition an optimal interaction between the company and its local environment will be essential. In this specialization you will learn to analyze and understand local developments from a global perspective.
Globalization, Migration and Development
This study focuses on the aspects of globalization and socio-economic and spatial development in different parts of the world. Social and spatial inequalities, processes of social exclusion, emancipation of social groups, immigration and multi-cultural society are the core issues in this master specialization.
Urban and Cultural Geography
In this specialization you will study how different actors influence the physical form of cities, the way in which they present and understand the character and identity of cities. Graduates with this specialization can find a job in organizations, which do research, design policies, or do business in the field of urban development.
Europe: Governance, Borders and Identities
On one hand, this specialization will focus on the internal relationship between national sovereignty and identity and the community and cohesion in the European Union (EU) as a whole. On the other hand - on the external policy of the EU and its role in the world. This specialization is an outstanding preparation of a professional career with an international dimension in all kinds of organizations.
Conflicts, Territories and Identities
In this master specialization you will investigate phenomena such as (inter-)national conflicts, wars and terrorism. We will look both at background and causes of these phenomena as well as at means to control and manage solutions. This specialization is a collaboration between Human Geography and the Centre for International Conflict Analysis and Management (CICAM) of the Radboud University, Nijmegen.
Free Specialization
These studies can be tailored to your own personal needs, consisting of master courses of one or more of the above specializations, or other master courses enhanced with elective courses. Of course such a package of courses first has to be approved by the examination board.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
- You will need to have the equivalent of a Dutch Bachelor´s degree received from a geography-related discipline, such as Spatial Planning, Geography, International Relations, Social Sciences, etc. (as approved by the Examination Board) in order to enrol in the study programme.
- Fluency in both written and spoken English: a TOEFL score of at least 550 for the paper-based test, 213 for the computer-based test, 80 for the internet-based test, or IELTS 6 for non-native speakers of English.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 80 |
Funding details
There are various scholarships available for studying at Radboud University Nijmegen. Please check which scholarship is applicable in your case.
Radboud Scholarship Programme
As of February 2008 Radboud University Nijmegen has its own Radboud Scholarship Programme. This programme offers a selected number of talented prospective non-EEA students the opportunity to receive a scholarship to pursue an English-taught Master´s degree programme at Radboud University Nijmegen.
Erasmus Mundus ERANET - COMING SOON!
The ERANET - Mundus project offers a selected number of talented prospective Russian students the opportunity to receive a scholarship to pursue an English-taught Master's degree programme at Radboud University Nijmegen.
Erasmus Mundus SAPIENT
The Erasmus Mundus programme (2009-2013) is an EU cooperation and mobility programme in the field of higher education. SAPIENT provides all South African students the possibility to study at one of the top universities of the International Research Universities Network (IRUN).
Programmes under the auspices of the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
Netherlands Fellowship Programme: This Fellowship Programme offers scholarships for selected NFP programmes including selected programmes of Radboud University Nijmegen.
Dutch study grant system: EU/EEA students who wish to take a degree programme in the Netherlands can sometimes be eligible for a Dutch student grant.
STUNED: The Stuned programme is applicable to postgraduate students from Indonesia.
National scholarships
Please also check if there are scholarships or grants available in your own country for studying in the Netherlands. Below we have listed a number of scholarships that are available from specific countries.
Fulbright scholarships: Fulbright Scholarships are available for American graduate students and researchers.
Ford Foundation: Sometimes private foundations may be willing to fund your study period abroad. The international Fellowship Programme from the Ford Foundation is one example.
Soros Foundations: Grants, scholarships and fellowships are available for students and researchers coming from 23 countries, especially in Central and Eastern Europe.
HEC: The Higher Education Commission was set up by the Government of Pakistan and has created a scholarship programme for students from Pakistan.
Colfuturo: This programme is available for students from Colombia.
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Please check also the grantfinder of the Netherlands Organisation for International Cooperation in Higher Education (NUFFIC). This grantfinder enables you to find scholarships applicable to students from particular countries.
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