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Social Science, Human Geography – (M.A.)
Lund University
Faculty of Social Sciences
| Application Deadline: | January 16 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - ≈ € 11,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Lund / Sweden / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Lund University
The Master´s programme in Human Geography is one of a number of Master´s programmes in Social Science on offer at Lund University. Human Geography covers a wide range of topics - from landscapes to globalisation. The scope of the subject is such that it will give you an excellent scientific base that can easily be combined with other academic subjects.
The Master´s programme in Human Geography aims to provide students with:
* knowledge of the development of theories in social and economic geography and their relations to theories in other social and environmental sciences
* understanding of the spatial dimensions of social, economic, cultural and environmental processes and their importance for welfare and living conditions in various geographical contexts
* skills in methods and the use of advanced tools to analyse the complex relations between development processes on local, regional, national and global scales
* competence to carry out scientific investigations, analyses and advanced planning related to political, economic, social and environmental issues in an increasingly complex world.
The main areas of study included in the programme are human geography and environmental studies.
Career prospects
Studies in human geography prepare you for a career in environmental issues, urban development, landscape changes or economic development.
Contents
The programme is two year full time studies, with one entire semester of elective courses, giving each student the possibility to shape his/her own focus of knowledge.
The programme is structured as follows:
Year 1, Autumn:
* Social, Economic and Environmental Challenges for Cities, Landscapes and Regions, SGEM11 (15 credits) Syllabus, PDF
* Theory of Science, Methods in Social Science or GIS, SGER41 (15 credits) Syllabus SGER41, PDF
Year 1, Spring:
* Urban and Regional Planning for Sustainability, SGEM12 (15 credits) Syllabus, PDF
* Theory of Science, Methods in Social Science or GIS, SGEM42 (15 credits) Syllabus SGER42, PDF
Year 2, Autumn:
* Two Optional Courses (15 credits each)
Year 2, Spring:
* Master's Thesis (30 credits)
The main directions of study included in the programme are social and cultural geography, economic geography and environmental studies. Each of the two core courses in human geography will contain elements of these three directions, and will integrate gender aspects. The two core courses are complemented with faculty courses in theory of science for the social sciences, methods in social science, courses on GIS (Geographic Information Systems) in social science, and a host of optional courses offered by the faculty. Three optional courses will also be available at the Lund School of Economics (courses in the Master’s Programme of Economic Growth and Innovation in Time and Space offered through collaboration between Department of Economic History, Department of Business Administration and Department of Human Geography).
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
A Bachelor´s degree in Human Geography or equivalent. To be eligible for the course students must also have a minimum average grade in their Bachelor´s studies equivalent to 3.0 in cumulated grade point average (CGPA) out of 4, C in the ECTS grading scale, and B in the American grading scale. For students with Swedish undergraduate studies the minimum requirement is G.
English B (advanced) language proficiency shall be demonstrated in one of the following ways:
* IELTS score of 6.5 (with no section less than 5.5)
* TOEFL paper-based score of 4.5 (scale 1-6) in written test and a total score of 575; internet based score of 20 (scale 0-30) in written test and a total score of 90
* Cambridge/Oxford – Advanced Certificate of Proficiency
* A Bachelor’s degree from a university where English is the only language of instruction, according to the International Handbook of Universities
* A pass on English course B (Swedish upper secondary school).
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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