Urban Rural Interplay

Education facts

Code: KGA101

The course is based on a contemporary context characterised by globalisation, technological development, and demographic shifts that influence how the rural and the urban are perceived and transformed. These concepts highlight how population geography is reshaped through migration, mobility, and changing lifestyle choices, which in turn affect notions of both the city and the countryside. Rather than a strict dichotomy, an urban-rural continuum emerges, with fluid boundaries and relationships of mutual dependence. Particular emphasis is placed on the rise of concepts such as smart cities and smart villages, which not only represent technological innovations but also express new ways of thinking about sustainability, development, and inclusion in both urban and rural contexts.

Entry requirements

A bachelor-level degree of at least 180 credits, including a minimum of 90 credits with progressive specialisation in the main field of Human Geography or equivalent. In addition, upper secondary level English 6 or English level 2. An equivalence assessment can be made.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Urban Rural Interplay

  Karlstad University

  Karlstad

  Start date: 5 October 2026

  End date: 8 November 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %