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Master of Science in Geography

Organisations :
- VUB Brussel
- KU Leuven
Way of training : Initial education
Language(s): English
Place: Brussels, Belgium (French Regions: Europe)
Prepared diploma/grade/title: MSc : Master of Sciences (international)
1st required level : French baccalauréat + 3

Course Details

Objectives : The Master of Geography programme is a two-year advanced study organised by the Vrije Universiteit Brussel and the K.U.Leuven. This interuniversity master’s programme provides the students with comprehensive training in spatial approaches to social and/or natural phenomena.

The programme provides a deeper understanding of geographical problems and methods, knowledge to augment the theoretical debate within the discipline, and training in the use of geographical research techniques.

The global aim of the master’s programme is to generate geographers that can play an active role in contemporary society.

The programme has been recently redefined. From 2014-2015 the following specializations will be offered:

Earth and Climate
City, Society and Space
GIS and Spatial Modelling

Public concerned : Students

Degree Level (EU) : 7 - (EQC level or equivalent)

Admission requirements : Bachelor of Geography
Bachelor of Geography and Geometric, specialisation Geography
Bachelor of Biology, minor Geography
Bachelor of Geology, minor Geography
Bachelor of Computer Sciences, minor Geography
Bachelor in de geografie
Bachelor in de geografie en de geomatica, afstudeerrichting geografie (UGent)
Bachelor in de biologie, afstudeerrichting minor geografie
Bachelor in de geologie, afstudeerrichting minor geografie
Bachelor in de computerwetenschappen, minor geografie (VUBrussel) (2007-2008)

Duration and terms : 4 semesters

Dedicated web site : http://www.vub.ac.be/en/study/geography/

Applications

Health and Societal challenges (E-health, tele-epidemiology, space medicine; Risk management, security, education, tourism...)
Environment and Land Management (Environmental protection, agriculture, biodiversity, climate changes; Resources, land-use planning, infrastructures)

Space Technologies and Scientific Disciplines