MA Geography: Cultural Geography at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Study a research-focused, project-oriented and applied degree program In the Master’s degree program in Cultural Geography, we research today’s ways of life as determined by society, otherwise known as cultural geographies.

Faculty: Faculty of Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Summer semester, Winter semester  |  Location: Erlangen, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

The degree program consists of eight modules and a Master’s thesis. 1st to 2nd semester: Study of your specialization In the first two semesters you deepen your knowledge of your chosen specialization, take courses in your elective subject and complete an independent project in a small group. At the half-way point in the Master’s degree program you carry out field work, enabling you to put the knowledge gained so far into practice. 3rd to 4th semester: Methodological training The third and fourth semester focus on methodological training.

Career pathways

The subject of geography occupies a unique position between the natural sciences, the humanities and the social sciences. As you will develop strong methodological skills during the degree program and also study related subjects, there are a wide range of possible careers.

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