Spatial Analysis (Human Geography)
A spatial perspective is essential for geographers. Today, private and public sectors increasingly use advanced computational tools to analyse spatial data and understand social realities. In this programme, you'll critically assess these methods and gain experience in gathering, analysing, and presenting spatial information, to examine the relationships between people and their environments.
Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time
Location
🎓 Best practices in data visualisation and cartography
Feb10
Master's Week 10 -14 Feb
Nov15
Master's Week: 15-21 Nov
Here's why you want to study Spatial Analysis at the UvA
Research-driven teaching
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Learn from experts in empirically-driven spatial analysis, who combine geographic information systems (GIS) and quantitative techniques with geographically-rooted knowledge and critical thinking.
Geographical methods: theory and practice
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Explore critical data studies alongside spatial analysis methods and apply them to real-world situations.
Societal importance
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Learn how to apply geographical methods to tackle urgent societal problems and make a meaningful impact on the world.
Communicating and visualising research
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Master research communication through best practices in data visualisation and cartography, while reflecting on the impact of visualisation choices.
Is Spatial Analysis right for you?
Yes, if you:
- Enjoy exploring data and making sense of what it can tell us about the world
- Appreciate acquiring spatial analysis skills while also reflecting on their potential and limitations
- Are interested in maps and want to know more about mapping and data visualisation
- Are a critical thinker interested in considering the potentials and limitations of different research approaches
- Want to confront societal problems and their spatial implications
Discover other tracks in this Master's programme
The Master's programme Human Geography offers five tracks. Spatial Analysis 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