Master of Geography

KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

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24 monthsProgramme duration

5,613 EURTuition Fee/year

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Geography is a two-year advanced study programme jointly organised by KU Leuven and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) with joint degree awarded upon the successful completion of the programme. Within the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at KU Leuven, geographical research activities are focused on Earth surface processes and climate, human-environ ment interactions, society and space, tourism, and education in the geosciences. Research in the Department of Geography at VUB is focused on the dynamics of glacial systems, the study of hazardous geomorphological and volcanological processes, small-scale carto graphy and map projections, remote sensing, and the geography of world cities.

The full programme comprises 120 ECTS. In addition to core courses on human-environment interactions and research methods in geography (27 ECTS), you will take the compulsory courses within your chosen specialisation (36 ECTS) as well as a number of specialised electives in your field (27 ECTS), including the option of taking an internship (15 ECTS). The remaining 30 ECTS are allocated to the master’s thesis.

For your specialisation, you select a combination of two out of the four modules (18 ECTS each):

Earth and Climate: this specialisation focuses on terrestrial ecosystems and environmental changes, emphasising timely and relevant research topics in the geosciences like global warming, ice-climate interaction, soil and water conservation, long-term landscape development, natural hazards and risk assessment.
Society and Space: in a strongly urbanised world there is a growing need to understand social, economic, cultural, and political dynamics of urban areas better. This specialisation focuses on the social and political issues of the current era of globalisation.
Geo-information Sciences: within this specialisation you become acquainted with new approaches and techniques for acquiring, managing, analysing and mapping spatial data.
Mixed Methods: you explore the latest research methods in geography, both quantitative and qualitative. You’re trained to be a critical methodologist who can choose the right method for every research question.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Geography

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

For your specialisation, you select a combination of two out of the four modules (18 ECTS each):

Earth and Climate: this specialisation focuses on terrestrial ecosystems and environmental changes, emphasising timely and relevant research topics in the geosciences like global warming, ice-climate interaction, soil and water conservation, long-term landscape development, natural hazards and risk assessment.
Society and Space: in a strongly urbanised world there is a growing need to understand social, economic, cultural, and political dynamics of urban areas better. This specialisation focuses on the social and political issues of the current era of globalisation.
Geo-information Sciences: within this specialisation you become acquainted with new approaches and techniques for acquiring, managing, analysing and mapping spatial data.
Mixed Methods: you explore the latest research methods in geography, both quantitative and qualitative. You’re trained to be a critical methodologist who can choose the right method for every research question.

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Admission Requirements

TOEFL

94+

IELTS

Cambridge CAE Advanced

185+

Students with a degree obtained at an institution outside the Flemish Community:

Diploma requirements

The master programme supposes a broad basic knowledge of the natural and social sciences, as well as a broad introduction in geography. A complete introduction to geography is not required. The starting conditions are expressed through the amount of ECTS-credits they should have acquired. This will be assessed on the basis of the additional documens (see additional requirements).

6 ECTS social geography 6 ECTS physical geography 6 ECTS GIS 9 ECTS mathematics and statistics 3 ECTS basic programming

Language requirements

All applicants must prove their proficiency in English.

The following applicants are exempted from submitting an English proficiency certificate:

Applicants who have obtained a previous university degree taught in English in Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. Their entire programme should have been completed in English.

Applicants who have obtained a Belgian diploma.

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

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Starts from

5,613 EUR

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