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Institute of Geography and Geology

Bachelor Geography 180 ECTS

The Geography degree programme covers the fundamentals of physical geography, human geography and regional geography, as well as the basic research methods used in geography (cartography, GIS, remote sensing, statistics). The aim of the programme is to provide students with fundamental knowledge of the key sub-disciplines of geography and to familiarise them with methods of geographical thinking and working. Consequently, particular emphasis is placed on understanding fundamental geographical concepts and theories, as well as on methodological knowledge and the development of typical patterns of thought. The central learning objective is thus to acquire the ability to analyse, document and evaluate spatial structures and development processes in a targeted manner. Depending on the chosen specialisation (focus on Physical Geography or Human Geography within the compulsory elective modules, and the selection of one of three accompanying subject groups), further specific learning objectives are achieved.

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Degree programme

Degree:
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), 6 semesters

Start:
winter- or summer semester

Possible versions/combinability::
180 ECTS single-subject degree programme, not to be combined with other subjects

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Admission/Application

Restricted admission:
free admission

Aptitude test:
no

Although it is possible to begin the study programme in winter or summer semester, beginning in winter semester is recommended. As fieldwork, for climatic reasons, cannot take place in winter, some dates might overlap when beginning in the summer semester.

Set of Rules: Examination Regulations (PO) 2023

(Beginning of the study programme in the winter semester 2023/24 as the first semester of study)

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Downloads

Subject-specific provisions, module catalogues, list of modules and study plans

The subject-specific provisions (FSB) specify the general academic and examination regulations (ASPO) regarding this degree programme and inform about its aims, skills and learning achievements, beginning and structure of the study programme, standard length, application and admission to the programme, and calculation of both the degree subject grade and the overall grade.

The list of modules is the most important and central document for students and prospective students. It provides information about the individual units and subsections, their ECTS credits, associated modules and module components as well as their assessments. The list of modules can be located in the annex to the subject-specific provisions at the end of the paragraphs.

Study plans are exemplary recommendations for the concrete course of study. They are created based on the list of modules!

At the beginning of the mandatory electives in the third semester, a specialisation in physical geography or human geography is scheduled.