Human Geography - Urban and Regional Research (M.Sc.) at University of Bayreuth

Gives in-depth theoretical and methodological knowledge in urban, economic and social geography, with specialisation through a context subject, an elective module (for example cultural or economic geography, political geography, sport ecology, human and environment) and a study project.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Bayreuth, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

120 credits in a research-oriented structure; includes an intensive internship with a multi-day field stay, a study project, a free area for a 4 or 8 week internship or summer school, and a context subject such as business administration, economics, public law, business information systems, sociology, entrepreneurship or environmental policies. Part-time study is possible.

Career pathways

Qualifies for doctoral study (fast-track entry to the programme Space and Society) or for entry into the non-university job market.

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