BA Human Geography (Minor) at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

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Faculty: Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Science  |  Department: Institute of Geography  |  Duration: 6 semesters (60 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Jena, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

A multi-subject bachelor’s programme consists of a major subject with 120 credit points (CP for short; 1 CP = 30 hours for attendance, preparation and follow-up work, private study, assessed coursework and examinations) and a minor subject with 60 CP. ‘Human Geography’ is a minor subject that can be combined with all major subjects at the University of Jena.

Career pathways

Areas of employment for graduates. Your studies will give you the skills needed to examine social, cultural and economic phenomena from a geographical perspective. This additional knowledge is important in a wide range of constantly changing professions, especially in the social sciences. Your career opportunities will largely depend on your major subject.

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