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Geography

Bachelor’s programme

Faculty of Environmental, Regional and Educational Sciences

University degree

Bachelor of Science „BSc“

ECTS

180

Start of studies

Summer term 2025

Duration of study

6 semesters

Teaching language

German

type of study programme

Full-time

Look at the overall picture

At the University of Graz what is special about the bachelor’s programme in Geography is the way it combines broad-based training with specialisation. You will gain a comprehensive basic understanding of all aspects of geography and geospatial technologies, but will also be able to specialise in selected sub-areas.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

An interest in both scientific and social science perspectives for interpreting the relationships between society and the environment, and the way these change across different regions and with time, is a good basis for this study programme. Sound basic IT skills are also an advantage.

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About the study programme

Geography at the University of Graz

This study programme offers a broad spectrum of content and methods from the various sub-disciplines of the natural and social sciences of relevance to geography, and the links between them (integrated geography). There is a strong emphasis on IT-based methods (geospatial technologies).

Institute Curriculum

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Further studies

Your options in the master’s programme

After your bachelor’s degree you can choose from a wide range of master’s programmes at the University of Graz. The master’s programmes in Applied Physical Geography and Mountain Research, Geospatial Technologies, and Sustainable Urban and Regional Development build directly on the content of the bachelor’s programme. At the University of Graz you also have the option of interdisciplinary master’s programmes and joint programmes, allowing further scope for individualised and specialised learning.

Applied Physical Geography and Mountain Research

Geospatial Technologies

Sustainable Urban and Regional Development

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

As a graduate of this bachelor’s programme your interdisciplinary and integrated training will give you options for professional work in a wide range of fields. These include the environment, nature conservation and nature reserves, energy supply and waste disposal, tourism, development aid, regional planning, regional and urban development, expert consultancy and specialised journalism in the media and PR organisations, libraries, museums, software and database development or adult and environmental education.