Human Geography, MSc, Radboud University, Nijmegen School of Management

the Netherlands

Radboud University, Nijmegen School of Management

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MSc	Full-time	1 year	September	EUR 0 per year	EUR 16500 per year

About Human Geography, MSc - at Radboud University, Nijmegen School of Management

Studying the spatial behaviour of people, firms and organisations.

The Master's programme in Human Geography addresses the relationship between human activities and their spatial environment in a number of topical fields. It takes a critical, emancipatory approach to the field by engaging with the less privileged in society, but also trying to contribute to positive change and development in many different fields. The programme focuses on the newest theories and conceptual approaches, while never losing sight of the societal relevance of the topics being studied.

Master's specialisations

You can choose a specialisation of the Master's in Human Geography that best reflects your interests:

Conflicts, Territories and Identities

You’ll come to understand the backgrounds and causes, the mental and physical borders related to (international) conflicts, war and terrorism as well the strategies and challenges organisations intervening in these conflicts deal with.

Cultural Geography and Tourism

Learn to understand and interpret advanced theories and practices of leisure and tourism and their influence on the social and physical environment.

New Economic Geographies, Ecologies and Business Innovation

Study the role of regions as locations for economic activities. Focus on the meaning of local and global culture, and policy-making at various spatial levels.

Europe: Borders, Identity and Governance

Learn more about crucial geopolitical and social developments in Europe. Dive into current debates on issues related to sovereignty and identity, European mobility, the European internal market and cross-border cooperation.

Globalisation, Migration and Development

Investigate the effects of globalisation and migration processes on economies, societies and resources on different parts of the world. The main focus lies on the Global South and its interaction with the Global North.

Urban and Cultural Geography

Focus on how the city is represented and how city images emerge and are contested. You’ll study the hybrid nature and the daily struggles in urban life, cultural diversity and the political economy of the city.

We also invite you to chat with our current student. They are happy to share their experience and answer all the questions you might have about studying and living in Nijmegen.

Entry requirements

In order to get admission to this Master's you will need a completed Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Spatial Planning or Human Geography and a background in research methodology.

Additionally, you need to have fluency in both written and spoken English.This requirement has been satisfied when the student meets one of the following conditions:

Has successfully completed a three-year Bachelor's programme at a Dutch university.
Has successfully completed a Bachelor's programme that was taught completely in the English language in one of the following countries: EU/EEA-countries, Australia, Canada (with the exception of Quebec), New Zealand, United States of America.
Has successfully completed a Master's programme from a Dutch university of applied sciences (HBO).

All other students need one of the following certificates (All certificates may not be older than two years):

TOEFL iBT: ≥ 90 & subscores ≥ 22
IELTS Academic: ≥ 6,5 overall. Subscores ≥ 6,0, writing subscore ≥ 6,5
Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 proficiency: C or higher

If you fulfil the requirements above, you will be directly admitted to the Master’s programme.

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