Geographies of Transformation - an Introduction

The course focuses on the processes through which societies are reshaped and sustained across time and space. Central to the course is an understanding of structural societal transformations - economic, political and cultural - and how these are manifested spatially. Theories of spatial transformation provide tools for critical analysis of continuity and change, while theories of growth, stagnation, and decline enable a problematisation of the driving forces, limitations and alternative future directions that shape societal development. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding how global flows are translated, negotiated and anchored in concrete contexts.

Progressive specialisation: A1N (has only first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Master's level

Admission requirements: A bachelor-level degree of at least 180 credits, including a minimum of 90 credits with progressive specialisation in the main field of Human Geography or equivalent. In addition, upper secondary level English 6 or English level 2.An equivalence assessment can be made.

Selection: Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.

This course is included in the following programme

• Master programme: Spatial and Social Transformations (studied during year 1)