Cultural Geography (M.A.)
Geography: Cultural Geography (M.A.)
Study a research-focused, project-oriented and applied degree program In the Master’s degree program in Cultural Geography, we research today’s ways of life as determined by society, otherwise known as cultural geographies.
- Degree
- Master of Arts (M.A.)
- Duration of studies in semester
- 4
- Start of degree program
- Summer semester, Winter semester
- Study location
- Erlangen
- Number of students
- 1-50
- Subject group
- Mathematics, Natural sciences, Language and Cultural Studies
- Teaching language
- completely in German
- Admission Requirements
- Qualification assessment
What is the degree program about?
In the Master’s degree program in Cultural Geography you will look at social, cultural, political and economic phenomena on different scales and in different regions of the world. In innovative modules you will develop your own projects in various areas of social, development or environmental research. The kinds of questions you might investigate include: In a globalized world, how are all-encompassing networks created and, at the same time, new identities and territories defined? What explanations are there for regional and social inequalities? How do social and ecological crises and conflicts arise? How is „nature” perceived and evaluated in different societies and how does this impact the use of resources and land? And how are ecological and social factors interconnected?
As the degree program covers a wide range of theory and methods you have the opportunity to choose your own specializations according to your personal interests. Alongside subject knowledge and methodology you will learn soft skills relevant for your future career, such as how to develop and implement projects independently. You will also gain experience in overseeing specialist discussions and planning, organizing and running conferences.
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The degree program consists of eight modules and a Master’s thesis.
- 1st to 2nd semester: Study of your specialization In the first two semesters you deepen your knowledge of your chosen specialization, take courses in your elective subject and complete an independent project in a small group. At the half-way point in the Master’s degree program you carry out field work, enabling you to put the knowledge gained so far into practice.
- 3rd to 4th semester: Methodological training The third and fourth semester focus on methodological training. Students are actively involved in the organization and logistics of research, knowledge generation and knowledge transfer.
- 4th semester: Master’s thesis In the fourth semester you prepare an academic thesis and present your work in a presentation followed by a discussion.
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The subject of geography occupies a unique position between the natural sciences, the humanities and the social sciences. As you will develop strong methodological skills during the degree program and also study related subjects, there are a wide range of possible careers. By choosing specializations during the degree program you can increase your chances on the job market.
Geographers often work in town planning, regional planning or traffic planning, at energy companies or in market research. Other areas that geographers may work in include:
- public administration
- the property sector
- economic development
- development partnership projects
- specialist publishing, journalism and public relations
- economic development
- many other areas where specialist knowledge of the environment and society are required
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- Admission requirements (first semester)
- Qualification assessment
- Application deadline winter semester
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15.07.
- Application deadline summer semester
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31.01.
- Content-related admission requirements
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Applicants for the Master’s degree program in Cultural Geography require a Bachelor’s degree with cultural geography as the first or second subject (minimum of 70 ECTS credits in geography) or a related degree program (e.g. social sciences, political science, sociology, town planning/regional planning, teaching geography at secondary school (Gymnasium), economics). The degree program must have been completed with a grade of “good” or better. This degree program has admission restrictions (NC) which require a minimum grade of 2.3; applicants who have not achieved this grade may be admitted through a selection procedure.
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