Master's Programme in Physical Geography
Master
In Bergen (Norway)
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Bergen (Norway)
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Duration
2 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
The effects of climate changes and natural hazards are problems society must deal with to protect the population and preserve values. Physical Geography studies the exogenous processes that have shaped and shape the landscape.
We offer a wide range of master’s projects related to past and present climate and environmental changes in Norway:
Glaciers
Natural hazards (floods, storminess, storm floods, snow avalanches etc.)
Sea level changes
Hydrology and ground water
Periglacial processes and features
Caves and landscape development
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About this course
You can specialise in glaciers, natural hazards, sea level change, hydrology and ground water, periglacial features, caves and landscape development related to past and present climate and environmental changes.
The methods to be applied depend on your choice of topic:
Practical, field-based skills such as sediment coring and geomorphological mapping.
Survey techniques such as echo sounder and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAVs).
Laboratory techniques such as sediment analysis.
Computer-based analysis skills such as GIS, LIDAR and remote sensing.
Our graduates go on to work within a variety of work markets, such as local and regional planning and management, GIS and cartographic consultancy, teaching and research.
As a geographer, you:
will build bridges between the natural- and social sciences
have both theoretical and practical skills
are used to fieldwork
can work in a team
can write reports
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Subjects
- Climate
- Physical Geography
- Geographers
- Research Design
- Project Description
- Physical
- Geography
- Laboratory
- Laboratory Methods
- Science
Course programme
The programme covers two academic years (four semesters) and starts in the autumn. You have two semesters to write your master’s thesis (60 ECTS).
First semester- GEO308 Theory of Science and Research Design for Geographers (10 ECTS)
- GEO310 Writing Course and Project Description (10 ECTS)
- GEO313 Field and Laboratory Methods in Physical Geography(10 ECTS)
In this semester, you can choose where to study depending on the theme for the master project. Either follow courses at Department of Geography, at Department of Earth Sciences, at UNIS on Svalbard, or as an exchange student at one of our partner Erasmus universities.
- GEO341 Master Level Field Course in Physical Geography (10 ECTS)
- GEO312 Special Topic in Physical Geography (10 ECTS)
- GEO316 Practical Skills in Remote Sensing and Spatial analysis (10 ECTS)
- You carry out fieldwork and write your master's thesis (GEO350)
- You complete your master's thesis (GEO350, 60 ECTS)
Master's Programme in Physical Geography