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MSc Wirtschafts- und Sozialgeographie mit dem Schwerpunkt städtische Räume (Economic and Social Geography with a focus on Urban Spaces) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Master's programme enabling students to capture and analyse current challenges and transformation processes, especially in urban contexts, using theoretical-conceptual and practical-methodological approaches.

Faculty: Fakultät für Physik und Erdsystemwissenschaften  |  Department: Institut für Geographie  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Consecutive, more research-oriented programme built on the ability to analyse and synthesise spatial references in economic, social and cultural contexts.

Career pathways

Opportunities in one of the most important fields for economic and social geographers: urban spaces.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First professional degree in geography or in a programme with predominantly geographic content. The faculty checks the requirements and issues a decision. Locally restricted admission (numerus clausus). Application period: 02.05. – 31.05.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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