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A master’s degree is an advanced degree that builds on the information established in undergraduate studies. The goal of master’s programs like this one is to provide specialized skill development in certain core competence areas that allow students to pursue new opportunities academically and professionally. What is a Master in Human Geography? It is a degree focused on the study of h… Read more

A master’s degree is an advanced degree that builds on the information established in undergraduate studies. The goal of master’s programs like this one is to provide specialized skill development in certain core competence areas that allow students to pursue new opportunities academically and professionally.

What is a Master in Human Geography? It is a degree focused on the study of human movement and population density across the world. Human geography courses tend to cover major logistical issues that affect multiple nations, from resource needs to borders and boundaries. Some programs specialize in border studies specifically, but even for those that take an expansive view, this subtopic makes up the backbone of the degree.

Students may gain an understanding of large-scale patterns of human movement through the study of statistical modeling and disciplined documentation of data. This understanding may also help students develop insights into policies and their effects, making them better suited for the roles they will move into after graduation. They may also gain organizational skills while mastering their core degree knowledge.

Costs for degrees in this field change quite a bit according to the location and type of school being considered. That’s because the funding models for institutions of higher education vary from country to country, so you will need specific research.

Human geography graduates are in demand for positions as geospatial analysts, assembling data from various open-source research projects to create and update global mapping systems. They are also sought out for positions as project managers, developing and refining geocoded products in the manufacturing sector. Recently, human geography has become a sought-after field of study for pharmaceutical sales representatives too.

Online schools offering these programs of study are widespread and easy to find. It just takes a little research. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.

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Master in Coastal Communities and Regional Development

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University Centre of the Westfjords
Ísafjörður, Iceland

Coastal Communities and Regional Development is an international, multidisciplinary master’s program on the development of rural and remote areas in the past and in the future ... +

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Coastal Communities and Regional Development is an international, multidisciplinary master’s program on the development of rural and remote areas in the past and in the future. -
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MSc in Climate Adaptation Governance

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University of Groningen
Leeuwarden, Netherlands

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How can tourism and climate adaptation shape our natural surroundings into the flourishing countryside, thriving towns, and booming cities? And how do these landscapes sway our identity and society? Cultural Geography studies the mutual shaping of human societies and our natural surroundings into cultural landscapes. Within this program, you can follow a track on sustainable tourism, or specialize in the governance of climate adaptation. Either way leads to a Master of Science degree. -
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MSc in Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science

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Lund University
Lund, Sweden

This programme enables you to gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in complex issues within the areas of environmental sciences, physical geography and climate chan ... +

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This programme enables you to gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in complex issues within the areas of environmental sciences, physical geography and climate change. You will learn methods and techniques for measurements and collecting data. You will also gather substantial experience using different tools and methods commonly used by professionals for analysis of environmental data, together with skills for presenting and communicating results and conclusions for different audiences. After successfully completing the programme, you will be an expert within a number of different fields, such as climate and water issues, nature conservation and international development, and work with issues relating to assessment, analysis, management and development of the environment and natural resources in a long-term sustainable perspective. Naturally, you could also pursue a career in research. -
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Master of Science in Human Geography

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Utrecht University
Utrecht, Netherlands

In the Human Geography Master's program, you learn how urban and economic issues are interwoven. As a student of the Human Geography Master’s, you will study the city and its ... +

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In the Human Geography Master's program, you learn how urban and economic issues are interwoven. As a student of the Human Geography Master’s, you will study the city and its economic developments from various academic perspectives and thematic angles, with an interdisciplinary approach. -
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Master's Degree in Planning and Territorial Management (Santiago Campus)

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Universidade Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela, Spain

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The objective of the course is to train specialists to carry out studies of the territory that serve as a basis for territorial planning in terms of territorial sustainability, as well as natural resources, particularly soil as a scarce resource, by the Administrations and the company. -
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MSc in Human Geography

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Radboud University
Nijmegen, Netherlands

Human Geography is a research field which focuses on studying the spatial behaviour of people, firms and organisations.

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Master Global Demography

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University of Vienna
Vienna, Austria

The principal aim of the master’s programme in Global Demography at the University of Vienna is to give students a strong scientific grounding in the analysis and forecasting ... +

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The principal aim of the master’s programme in Global Demography at the University of Vienna is to give students a strong scientific grounding in the analysis and forecasting of demographic developments across the globe – in particular, fertility, mortality and migration trends. Guided by leading experts in the field, students will be given the opportunity to explore the multidimensional ramifications and implications of demographic change on economic, social, and environmental issues. -
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MA in Human Geography: Globalization, Media and Culture

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Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU)
Mainz, Germany

The MA programme “Human Geography: Globalisation, Media, and Culture” offers a critical human geographic perspective on an entangled globalised world as well as a thorough eng ... +

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The MA programme “Human Geography: Globalisation, Media, and Culture” offers a critical human geographic perspective on an entangled globalised world as well as a thorough engagement with current debates relating to globalisation, (digital) media and culture. In our seminars we combine theoretical debates and empirical research practice and insights into a range of different research methods, techniques and practical skills e. g. the production of short films, podcasts or blogs. Our institute provides you with an exciting teaching and research environment complemented by international visiting scholars and experts. Within your studies, you have the chance to design and carry out your own empirical research project during an on-site workshop. Studying with us provides you with augmented career opportunities due to a mobility window to study abroad or to do an internship in a professional field of your choice. We are looking forward to highly motivated applicants who want to explore the world through the lenses of Human, Cultural and Media Geography. -
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4 semesters
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Oct 2023
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Master in Border Studies

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University of Luxembourg, Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences
Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg

The Master in Border Studies is a two-year joint international study program addressing the complex economic, political, social, and cultural issues of borders and of border r ... +

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The Master in Border Studies is a two-year joint international study program addressing the complex economic, political, social, and cultural issues of borders and of border regions in Europe and beyond. -
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MRes in Human Geography: Spaces, Politics, Ecologies

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University of Glasgow - College of Science & Engineering
Glasgow, United Kingdom

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The MRes in Human Geography: Spaces, Politics, Ecologies engages at an advanced level with conceptual debates in human geography, cutting edge methodological approaches and the skills needed to communicate geographical ideas beyond the academy. The course will equip you with the knowledge and skills appropriate to undertake independent research in human geography. -
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Master in Human Geography

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University of Oslo Faculty of Social Sciences
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All places –small or large, rich or poor, near or far– are unique yet connected to many other places at the same time. With a master in Human Geography, you learn to understan ... +

All places –small or large, rich or poor, near or far– are unique yet connected to many other places at the same time. With a master in Human Geography, you learn to understand the difference that place makes and how local and global processes intertwine and produce change worldwide. Choose between four thematic specializations to meet your academic interests. -
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