Human Geography

Overview

Key features

The Human Geography programme of the University of Oslo aims to provide an understanding of social processes within the context of space and place. You will learn how economic, political and cultural processes manifest themselves in the urban space, regionally or globally, and how the properties of places influence broader social processes.

• You can choose between four thematic specializations – urban studies, climate change adaptation, development and politics, and economic and labour geography – or a general study programme.

• You combine specialization courses with elective courses to fit your academic interests.

• The programme’s methodological courses offer a choice of methods available to geographers, including Geographical Information Systems.

• You can link up your master thesis work with ongoing research projects at the department and among partner institutions, such as NIBR, TØI, ISF and FAFO.

• You can conduct independent fieldwork research for your master’s thesis, in Norway or abroad.

• Working on your master’s thesis you conduct independent research and develop your analytical skills under the supervision of our leading human geography team.

• With a master’s degree in Human Geography you will be prepared for a knowledge-intensive career that demands practical methodological skills. Human geographers work in areas such as urban and regional planning, public policy and administration, civil society organizations, international organisations, and academic research.