Master of Science in Geography

GENERAL INFORMATION

Organiser

University of Lausanne - Faculty of Geosciences and Environment
Institute of Geography
www.unil.ch/gse
www.unil.ch/igul

Degree awarded

Master of Science (MSc) in Geography, subject area «Urban Studies», «Geomorphology and Management of Mountain Regions», or «Development Studies»

ECTS credits

120

Duration

4 semesters

Final enrolment date

30 April. This programmes starts at the autumn semester only.
Candidates needing a visa to study in Switzerland must apply for enrolment at least two months prior to the deadline indicated above.

Teaching language

French

CONTENT

General presentation

The programme offers:

an interdisciplinary programme at the interface of Geosciences and Environmental Sciences;
a general reflection on the organisation of territories, of technical networks and of spatial, natural and human systems on different spatial scales;
an in-depth reflection on the transformations of urban spaces in a perspective of sustainable development: eco-urban planning, city policies, urban planning;
an in-depth study of the natural dynamics of the Alpine environment and its evolution linked to climatic changes, socio-economic changes and territorial development;
an emphasis in teaching on the use of quantitative methods (Spatial Analysis, Geomatics, Geovisualisation).

Timetables and course descriptions

Link to Unidoc

Subject to changes.
The French version prevails.
Last update: 31.8.2012

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