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Human Geography and Planning Theory

  • Number of credits 15 credits
  • Level Master’s level
  • Starting Autumn Term 2025

About the course

The course introduces basic concepts and theories in human geography, and spatial planning, as well as an application of these concepts and theories in practical community planning. The course focuses on general planning challenges, such as participatory planning, sustainable development, the legitimacy of planning and results. During the course, special focus is placed on urban development and the specific challenges of cities.

Application and eligibility

Human Geography and Planning Theory, 15 credits

Visa tillfällen för föregående termin Autumn Term 2025 Det finns inga senare terminer för kursen

Starts

1 September 2025

Ends

2 November 2025

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Daytime, 100%

Required Knowledge

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

Entry requirements

Selection

Academic credits Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.

Application code

UMU-F2902

Application

Online applications are now open. You will be transferred to Universityadmissions.se. Application deadline is 15 January 2025. How to apply

Application and tuition fees

As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.

Application fee

SEK 900

Tuition fee, first instalment

SEK 24,150

Total fee

SEK 24,150

Contact us

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Course is given by
Department of Geography
Contactperson for the course is:
Madeleine Eriksson