Program Overview

Program Overview

The program in question is Kulturgeografi, a grundkurs (basic course) worth 30 hp. It focuses on the relationship between people and places, regions, and nature, exploring topics such as globalization, the impact of the built environment on daily life, migration patterns, and how human activities affect the natural environment.

Course Details

• Course Name: Kulturgeografi
• Course Level: Grundnivĺ (Basic Level)
• Credits: 30 hp
• Prerequisites: Gymnasiala förkunskapskrav (G1N), which means it has only basic eligibility requirements, equivalent to those completed in upper secondary school.
• Language of Instruction: Swedish
• Location: Örebro (Campus-based)
• Duration and Schedule: The course is scheduled to run from week 36 of 2026 to week 2 of 2027, full-time, during the day.

Admission Criteria

• Basic Eligibility: Required
• Selection: Based on grades, higher education entrance exam, or academic points

Institution and Faculty

• Institution: Institutionen för humaniora, utbildnings- och samhällsvetenskap (The Department of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences)
• Faculty: Fakulteten för humaniora och socialvetenskap (The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences)

Course Plan and Registration

• Course Code: ORU-H1317
• Registration Status: Open for application

Additional Information

The program delves into various physical, social, and economic processes in society and how they shape and are shaped by places, regions, or the global system. It's an interdisciplinary approach, combining aspects of geography, sociology, economics, and environmental studies to understand the complex interactions between human activities and the environment.