Human Geography and Planning
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Human Geography and Planning is a three-year Bachelor’s programme. One year of study includes two semester of 20 weeks per semester and 60 credits. Lectures are generally in English, but students have the option to follow seminars in either Dutch or English.
First year – discovery
- This year is about getting to know the programme and the spatial lens through which social geographers and planners view society. You learn which topics and concepts are central. What ‘tools’ does a social-spatial scientist use to gain insights into the world around us? You follow a fixed programme, with thematic subjects and focus on research methods and academic writing, to finish with a group project, in which you analyse an existing spatial problem and develop a solution for a client. On top of this, these courses also focus on how the Amsterdam and Dutch context differs from other cities and countries.
Second year – exploration and development
- In this year you will develop your research skills in practice. You start by applying theoretical methods in a research project for a client in the Netherlands. This involves a week of fieldwork in January. You will conclude the year with a research project outside the Netherlands. You become acquainted with a new environment and learn to conduct research an international context. Additionally, you can choose from one of the many thematic electives and an associated specialisation. You will find a list of the thematic electives and specialisations in the course guide at year 2.
Third year – development
- In the last year, the development phase is continued. You will further shape your specialisation by choosing a second thematic elective. Your remaining elective space could be filled with following:
- an extra profiling courses
- a minor
- courses at other programmes
- a study abroad
- an internship
You finish the Bachelor’s with a thesis project.
Notes
EU/EEA students with an international degree who require services from the UvA (housing/visa) deadline is 1 April.
Admissions Requirements
Foreign diploma that is equivalent to Dutch VWO diploma or a HBO Propedeuse. If you apply with foreign credentials, mathematics and English should be included in your final examination or attended until the last year of your secondary education.
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Amsterdam
Netherlands
- 4 years
- Full Time
- On Campus Learning
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- Bachelors
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