Geography

Overview

Our programme is especially designed so you can align it with your specific interests and ambitions. Next to a common basis, you can select two out of four specialisation modules: Earth and Climate; Society and Space; Geo-information Sciences and Mixed Methods. The programme offers comprehensive coverage of spatial methods for analysing social and natural phenomena and their interactions. 

Earth and Climate 

This module focuses on environmental processes such as global warming, ice – climate interaction, meteorology, and geomorphology. By choosing this module, you will gain a deep understanding of the physical aspects of the environment and a synthetic view of environmental issues. 

Society and Space 

In this module you will focus on the processes of economic development, urbanisation and urban development, policy and governance, but also on how use of the natural environment impacts social inequality. 

Geo-information Sciences 

This module offers you the latest methods and techniques for spatial data collection and data processing, particularly in the area of remote sensing.  Combined with strengthening modules, you will become an expert in the use of spatial data in those fields where it matters most, such as environmental management, spatial planning, transport and mobility. 

Mixed Methods 

In the Mixed Methods module, you will deepen and broaden your knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods. We provide plenty of opportunities to apply these methods to geographic problems and to deepen the understanding of novel research approaches.  

Accreditation

All degree programmes offered by VUB are accredited by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO), ensuring that they meet the highest predefined quality standards. Alongside this official quality control system, VUB has an internal Quality Control Commission in charge of permanently monitoring the quality of education.