Economic Geography (Human Geography)

Master

Vergelijk

The track Economic Geography examines the human and spatial foundations of the contemporary economy, and the ways it is being transformed by advances in global networks, and information and communication technologies. The programme equips students to understand, among other things, technological and geopolitical developments in global production networks, the digital infrastructures of financialisation and liberalisation, and the effects of platforms on work and everyday life.

Language of instruction

English

Mode

Full-time

Location

Roeterseiland campus

🎓 Geographic fieldwork abroad

Feb12

Master's Week 12 -16 Feb

Nov04

Master's Week 4-8 Nov

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Here's why you want to study Economic Geography

‘Doing Geography’

Amsterdam as laboratory

Specialise in one of four tracks

Geographic fieldwork abroad

Is Economic Geography right for you?

If you are interested in:

The relation between technological and economic transformations in a global context
The effects of digitalisation and platformisation on social and economic relations at different spatial scales
Critically engaging with academic staff involved in leading research in human geography
Studying in a personal, inspiring, and international environment

Then Economic Geography might be the track for you!

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The Master's programme Human Geography offers four tracks. 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
CROHO code: 66620
Location: Roeterseiland campus