Digital Economic Geography (Human Geography)
Ever wondered why our products come from all corners of the world? Digital Economic Geography dives into technological, ecological and geopolitical developments within global production networks. It helps us understand how digitalisation impacts the circulation of goods and resources, unpacking global inequalities. Learn how to foster a more equitable and sustainable future by understanding how money moves.
Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time
Location
🎓 Geographic fieldwork abroad
Feb10
Master's Week 10 -14 Feb
Nov15
Master's Week: 15-21 Nov
Here's why you want to study Digital Economic Geography
Practical case studies
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In class, we apply academic literature to discuss ongoing digital transformations in geographical economy, helping you better understand the world around you.
Amsterdam as ‘laboratory’
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Immerse yourself in Amsterdam's vibrant, urban environment to analyse how digital platforms shape the economics of geography.
Geographic fieldwork abroad
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Delve deeper into a real-world case study through a fieldwork excursion in Barcelona.
Societal importance
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Learn how to apply geographical lenses to tackle urgent societal problems.
Is Digital Economic Geography right for you?
Yes, if you:
- Want to understand how technology shapes global economic shifts.
- Wish to grasp the societal and environmental challenges posed by digital dependencies.
- Would like to develop a timely perspective on how to tackle technological and economic inequalities.
- Aim to exchange critical ideas with leading experts in human geography research.
- Thrive in a personal, inspiring, and globally diverse learning atmosphere.
Discover other tracks in this Master's programme
The Master's programme Human Geography offers five tracks. Digital Economic Geography is one of them. The other tracks are:
Facts & Figures
- Degree programme
- MSc Human Geography
- Type
- Regular study programme
- Mode
- Full-time
- Credits
- 60 ECTS, 12 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- RIO code
- 66620
- Location
- Roeterseiland campus