Geography

Overview

The Master’s programme in Geography from University of Helsinki is divided into three study tracks. The study tracks offer students the opportunity to specialise in different areas of geography. The Master’s programme contains both general and study track-specific courses.

The strengths of students who have completed the Geography Master’s programme taught at University of Helsinki when it comes to research and expertise are:

• their ability to apply theoretical knowledge

• a broad understanding of multi-layered regional issues

• strong interaction skills within multi-disciplinary groups of specialists

• their ability to communicate in writing, orally, and graphically about geographical phenomena and research findings

• their ability to utilise and interpret various kinds of research data

• their versatile knowledge of methodology in geography

• their ability to apply the newest methods in geoinformatics and cartography

• their embracing of responsible and ethical scientifc practices

The teaching within the programme is connected with the work of the geography research groups. It is often possible to write the final thesis as part of work in a research group or a research institute in a related field. 

Career Prospects

The Master’s Programme in Geography provides you with excellent abilities to work in research or as specialists. The graduates have found good employment in the public and private sectors, in Finland and abroad. 

Their postings include:

• Evaluation of environmental effects and environment consultation

• Positioning and remote-sensing work

• Regional and urban planning

• Governmental community and regional administration

• Governmental posts in ministries

• Organisational posts

• Development cooperation projects

• Communication and publishing work

• Teaching