Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Geography is a six-semester program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of geographical concepts, methods, and applications. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze and address complex environmental and societal challenges.

Program Structure

The program consists of a combination of compulsory and elective modules, including:

• Physische Geographie (Physical Geography)
• Humangeographie (Human Geography)
• Geographische Methoden (Geographical Methods)
• Regionale Geographie (Regional Geography)
• Nebenfach (Minor) and Wahlpflichtmodul (Elective Module)

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must have:

• Abitur or a recognized equivalent qualification
• Proficiency in German language
• Completed the RWTH-Studienfeld-SelfAssessment Georessourcen und Materialtechnik

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program can pursue a wide range of career opportunities, including:

• Umweltmanagement (Environmental Management)
• Stadt-, Regional- und Verkehrsplanung (Urban, Regional, and Transportation Planning)
• Standortplanung (Location Planning)
• Regionalentwicklung (Regional Development)
• Wirtschaftsförderung (Economic Development)
• Immobilienwirtschaft (Real Estate Economy)
• Logistik (Logistics)
• Tourismus- und Citymanagement (Tourism and City Management)

Master's Programs

The RWTH offers two Master's programs in Applied Geography and Economic Geography, which provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in geographical research and applications.

Faculty

The Bachelor's program in Applied Geography is offered by the Faculty of Georessourcen und Materialtechnik, which is known for its traditional, application-oriented teaching and research in a geographically interesting environment.

Study Abroad Programs

The program offers various study abroad opportunities, including Erasmus+ partnerships with universities in almost all EU countries, as well as partnerships with universities in other parts of the world.

Additional Information

For more information on the program, including the module handbook, examination regulations, and study abroad opportunities, please refer to the RWTH website.