Spatial Analysis

Education facts

Code: 2KG501

The course aims to develop skills and knowledge in quantitative and qualitative spatial methods and analyses. The first part of the course introduces central concepts within philosophy of science and relates these to the subject of human geography. The following part of the course provides knowledge in quantitative geographical methods and analyses. The course includes regression analysis with a spatial perspective, data management of geographical information, as well as visualization and analysis of spatial and regional data in GIS. The last part of the course provides knowledge in qualitative methods. Based on current human geography research different qualitative method traditions are treated, and the different stages of the qualitatively oriented research process, and special attention are paid to applications in sustainability work.

Entry requirements

Univ: 120 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits in one main area. In addition, English 6/level 2 is required from the upper secondary school.

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.

• Spatial Analysis

  Umeå University

  Umeå

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %