Structure of the Bachelor’s Program (BA) #
The Bachelor’s program in Geography aims to provide students with a well-balanced education in the core areas of the discipline during the foundational phase (Modules B1-B7). In the advanced phase, including the bachelor’s thesis, students can specialize in either Physical Geography or Human Geography.
The Mono-Bachelor program in Geography comprises a total of 180 credit points (LP) and leads to either a “Bachelor of Science” or a “Bachelor of Arts” degree after the standard period of study of three years, depending on the chosen specialization. The program is structured into three main areas:
Compulsory Section #
The foundation of the program consists of seven compulsory modules (Modules B1-B7), ensuring a well-rounded education in the core areas of geography. These modules cover: Fundamentals of Physical Geography (B1: Climate Geography & Geomorphology and B4: Soil Geography, Hydrology, and Biogeography); Fundamentals of Human Geography (B2: Society and Space and B5: Economy, Space, and Power); The interactions between these fields (B7: Human-Environment Systems).
Specialized Elective Section #
In the first step of specialization, students choose a methodological specialization seminar in the third semester (either B8.1 “Introduction to Remote Sensing” or B8.2 “Concepts and Methods of Human Geography”). Subsequently, students select from a wide range of specific topics in either Human or Physical Geography within Modules B9.1 to B9.3.
Interdisciplinary Elective Section #
In the Interdisciplinary Elective Section (ÜWP), students can select modules from other disciplines or central university institutions to earn a total of 20 credit points. In addition to designated foundational modules from other fields, students may take language and methodology courses, and even modules from other universities can be accredited. Additionally, this section offers the opportunity to enroll in the integrated Studium Oecologicum module at Humboldt University, which is worth 5 credit points.
Through a variety of options—including excursions, internships, and the possibility of completing modules abroad—the program structure enables mobility and an international perspective even at the bachelor’s level.