Geography: Culture, Environment and Tourism

University of Passau

Germany, Passau

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University of Passau

Germany , Passau

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

German

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines10-Jan-2021

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Duration 2 year(s)

Next Intake 10-Jan-2021

Geography: Culture, Environment and Tourism

About

Uniquely in Germany, the accredited M.A. Geography: Culture, Environment and Tourism programme allows you to combine the study of geography with regional studies and tourism research and to specialise in one of five cultural areas as well as a foreign language of your choice. At its core, the programme's curriculum features elements of cultural studies, social science, environmental geography, business studies and economics. It also includes a one-month stay abroad for the purpose of carrying out an independent research project or to complete an internship. When you graduate from this programme you will be able to successfully deal with complex geographical questions â€“ in the context urban and regional development or tourism â€“ by adopting integrative and interdisciplinary approaches. In-depth regional knowledge and extensive intercultural competencies round off the profile of this research-led and practice-oriented programme. For details, please consult the Academic Advice Service's infosheet (German).

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You should have a good first degree in cultural studies, business studies, economics, tourism, social science or a related discipline, gained at the end of a three-year full-time programme, with a result of at least 2.5 according to the German marking system or ranked among the best 50% of your cohort. To be eligible you must have: geography knowledge amounting to a minimum of 15 ECTS credits. knowledge of research methods for geography and/or social science and/or statistics amounting to a minimum of 5 ECTS credits. basic knowledge of business administration and/or economics amounting to a minimum of 15 ECTS credits. (Rule of thumb: One ECTS credit amounts to roughly 30 hours of work, including time spent in the classroom and on self-study at home.) If you do not fully meet the above requirements but are extremely interested in studying this degree programme, please get in touch with us. We will be happy to advise you.

Career

This degree programme imparts regional competencies and trains students in critical and networked thinking. It opens up occupational fields in spatial and regional planning, political and economic consultancy and tourism in an international environment and/or as an academic pursuit. Graduates qualify for academically demanding occupations that require a high level of analytical, strategic and conceptual ability. This includes positions in public-sector organisations, e.g. in planning offices, in economic development, in tourism departments or nature reserves, but also in private consultancies and companies in the tourism sector. The master's degree also opens up access to doctoral study, for those who wish to pursue an academic career.