Programme syllabus for programmes starting before HT18
Programme code: SASPM
Credit points: 120
Registration number: 512-3016-07
Responsible faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
Entry Requirements
Basic requirements:A Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, 180 ECTS) from an internationally recognised university.
Special Requirements: at least 90 ECTS-credits in Social Geography, Geography, Social Planning, Statistics, Economics, Sociology, Ethnology, Political Science, Economic History, Earth Science, Regional Science, Development Studies, Environmental Science, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or another Social Planning-related programme including at least 7.5 ECTS-credits in quantitative methods.
Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 6.5 and no individual score below 5.5. TOEFL PBT (Paper-based Test) with a minimum score of 575 and a minimum TWE score of 4.5). TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum score of 90 and a minimum score of 20 on the Writing Section).
Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
If you are still working towards your undergraduate degree, you need to include with your application a document from your current University, outlining when you are expected to graduate as well as a course outline for the last semester.
Outline
Valid from: HT07
Semester 1
2KG058
Human Geography, Planning and GIS 15 weeks
Second cycle
Human Geography: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Mandatory
2KG059
Growth and Welfare in Time and Space 15 weeks
Second cycle
Human Geography: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Mandatory
Semester 2
2KG057
Advanced spatial analysis 15 weeks
Second cycle
Human Geography: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Mandatory
For students who intend to go for a Masters Degree (one-year)
2KG062
Magister Thesis in Human Geography 15 weeks
Second cycle
Human Geography: Second cycle, contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (60 credits)
Mandatory
2KG061
Population and Mobility 15 weeks
Second cycle
Human Geography: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Semester 3
2KG039
Methods and modelling 15 weeks
Second cycle
Human Geography: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Mandatory
2KG055
Reconstruction after Crises and Disasters 15 weeks
Second cycle
Human Geography: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Political Science: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Mandatory
Semester 4
2KG041
Master Thesis in Human Geography 30 weeks
Second cycle
Human Geography: Second cycle, contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (120 credits)
