Applied Human Geography (M.A., 1-subject)

CourseApplied Human Geography
DegreeMaster of Arts
Program type1-subject
Course length4 semester
ECTS (Credits)120
Admission restrictionsnone (SS25)none (WS25/26)
Course startswinter semestersummer semester
Language of instructionGerman

Course structure

A single-subject master’s degree programme has a standard period of study of four semesters.

Module description and examination regulations

The subject examination regulations (german) regulate the purpose, content and procedure of the examinations and are legally binding. If you have specific questions about the content of an individual examination, please connect your examiners, otherwise contact the departmental academic advisor. The University Examination Office  will answer any questions regarding the organisation of examinations.

The module descriptions (german) specify the modules laid out in the examination regulations and provide information on the content of the courses in the modules as well as the learning objectives and competences to be acquired.

Application and admission

Admission to this master’s programme requires proof of an appropriate bachelor’s degree with a minimum grade according to the subject examination regulations.

Whether a bachelor’s degree programme or parts of a bachelor’s degree programme qualify for admission to a particular master’s degree programme is determined by the subject examination board during the application process on the basis of the subject examination regulations.

Further information on application, admission and enrolment is summarised on the Application page.


Internships

An internship lasting approximately 6 weeks is mandatory.

It is recommended to make contact with employers through internships at an early stage and get to know the future working world. The university supports internships in Germany and abroad through information and offers posted on Career Services.

Study abroad

A study abroad is not compulsory, but is recommended.

The university supports study abroad and internships abroad through numerous exchange programs. Further information on these programs and contacts: