Spatial Analysis 15 credits

About the course

The course aims to develop skills and knowledge in quantitative and qualitative spatial methods and analyses. The first part of the course introduces central concepts within philosophy of science and relates these to the subject of human geography. The following part of the course provides knowledge in quantitative geographical methods and analyses. The course includes regression analysis with a spatial perspective, data management of geographical information, as well as visualization and analysis of spatial and regional data in GIS. The last part of the course provides knowledge in qualitative methods. Based on current human geography research different qualitative method traditions are treated, and the different stages of the qualitatively oriented research process, and special attention are paid to applications in sustainability work.

Module 1: Philosophy of Science, 3 credits

The module provides basic knowledge in philosophy of science and scientific work. Central concepts within philosophy of science are treated and related to the subject human geography. Historical scientific paradigms and different methodological traditions are discussed. Special attention is paid to the subject's tradition of mixed methods, where quantitative and qualitative methods are used together in human geographical research.

Module 2: Quantitative spatial analyses, 6 credits

The module deals with quantitative geographical methods and analyses relevant to investigations linked to spatial planning and tourism. During the module, regression analysis is treated with a spatial perspective. The spatial analytical perspective also includes data management of geographical information, as well as visualization and analysis of spatial and regional data in GIS. Both descriptive and analytical approaches are treated during the module.

Module 3: Qualitative spatial analyses, 6 credits

The module provides knowledge of qualitative methods in geographical research and applied spatial planning. Based on current human geographical research, various qualitative method traditions are treated, where special attention is paid to applications in sustainability work. The module deals with the qualitative focus of the research process from research design, collection of materials to analysis and writing. Particular focus is on data collection methods (including sampling) and conducting an interview study is included in the module.

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Autumn 2025
- Spatial Analysis
  
  International admissions round
  
  Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
  
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  Starts
  3 November 2025
  
  Ends
  18 January 2026
  
  Number of credits
  15 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-F2907
  
  Eligibility Univ: 120 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits in one main area. In addition, English B / 6 is required from the upper secondary school.
  
  Selection
  Academic credits
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 15 January 2025. The application period is closed.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 24,150
  
  Total fee: SEK 24,150
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding
- Spatial Analysis
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
  
  Submit a late application
  
  Show more Show less
  
  Starts
  3 November 2025
  
  Ends
  18 January 2026
  
  Number of credits
  15 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-29014
  
  Eligibility Univ: 120 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits in one main area. In addition, English B / 6 is required from the upper secondary school.
  
  Selection
  Academic credits
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 15 April 2025. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. Submit a late application at Universityadmissions.se.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 24,150
  
  Total fee: SEK 24,150
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding

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