Human Geography

Programme structure

The master programme runs over four semesters (120 credits). The programme consists of:

  • methodology and methods  (20 credits)
  • elective courses
  • master’s thesis (30 or 60 credits)

Human Geography with 60 credits master's thesis

4. semester HGO4090 – Master Thesis 60 Credits
3. semester Elective course HGO4090 – Master Thesis 60 Credits
2. semester HGO4010 – Qualitative method or HGO4941 – Advanced Spatial Data Analysis Elective course HGO4090 – Master Thesis 60 Credits
1. semester HGO4011 – Philosophy and methodology of human geography Elective course/ SOS4020 – Kvantitativ metode  Elective course
Credits 10 credits 10 credits 10 credits

Method and methodology courses (20 credits)

Qualitative and quantitative method courses from other universities, corresponding to 10 credits at master’s level, may be approved upon application.

Elective courses (40 credits)

You choose among these courses:

60 credits master's thesis

Fieldwork/data collection starts in the second semester. Work on the master’s thesis gradually increases from the second semester onwards.

 

Other relevant courses for up to 10 credits may be approved upon application to the student advisor (by email). This includes theory courses at master’s level in sociology, which are approved without application. Contact the student advisor for further information.

Human Geography with 30 credits master's thesis

If you write a 30 credits master's thesis, you need to take 30 credits of additional course work. You can choose between the following options:
 

Please contact the student advisor for courses outside the Department of Sociology and Human Geography at UiO.

4. semester HGO4080 – Master Thesis 30 Credits
3. semester Elective course / study abroad Elective course / study abroad Elective course / study abroad
2. semester HGO4010 – Qualitative method or HGO4941 – Advanced Spatial Data Analysis Elective course Elective course
1. semester HGO4011 – Philosophy and methodology of human geography Elective course/ SOS4020 – Kvantitativ metode  Elective course
Credits 10 credits 10 credits 10 credits

Suggestions for courses combinations to meet your field of interest (in code order; courses can change):

Urban studies and Planning

Climate Change Adaptation, Environment and Social Transformations

Development and Politics

Economic and Labour Geography

 

    For students who started in 2023 or before

    The master programme runs over four semesters (120 credits). The programme consists of:

    • methodology and methods  (20 credits)
    • specialization and elective courses
    • master’s thesis (30 or 60 credits)

    In the beginning of the second semester you either choose