Master's Programme in Human Geography with specialisation in Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Education facts

Code: SAKGR

Geographical information systems (GIS), used for managing geographic data, map-making and spatial analysis, has increased in importance in recent years. GIS knowledge is in demand on many parts of the labour market. The Master's Programme in Human Geography with specialisation in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) is suitable for social science and other students, as well as gainfully employed, who want to further develop their GIS knowledge.

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree comprising at least 180 higher education credits or an equivalent foreign degree. Specific entry requirements: At least 7.5 higher education credits in geographical information systems (GIS), geographic information technology or geoinformatics, or in related subject areas such as cartography, remote sensing or spatial analysis, provided that the course includes practical use of GIS software. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.

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.

• Master's Programme in Human Geography with specialisation in Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

  Umeå University

  Umeå

  Start date: 30 August 2027

  End date: 4 June 2028

  Pace of study: 100 %