Cultural Geography

The Master in Cultural Geography programme is designed to educate students on the significant impact of individuals' everyday experiences and how their identities shape and are shaped by their living environments.

You will explore how global forces, such as globalization and gendered or racialized relations, influence cultural practices and everyday life. By examining these dynamics, you will discover how they impact tourism and climate challenges. With these insights, you will be ready to contribute meaningfully to discussions about the liveability of places and people’s attachment to their environments.

Our programme is intentionally place-based, people-centered, and community-oriented, offering a unique perspective that combines local insights with global contexts. Prepare to tackle complex cultural and environmental issues in an interconnected world.

This programme grounds your preparation in the dynamic field of cultural geography while giving you the chance to specialize in one of two cutting-edge, interdisciplinary sub-themes, that is Sustainable Tourism & Society and Climate Adaptation Governance.

Pre-master

Did you study at a University of Applied Sciences (HBO), or are you lacking specific requirements?
Join this short and focused pre-master course .

Events: Master's Week
Join the next online Master's Week (17 - 28 March 2025)
Registration opens as of March 1st 2025

Feiten & Cijfers

Titel/Graad: MSc in Cultural Geography
Type opleiding: Master
Duur: 12 maanden (60 ECTS)
Croho code: 60656
Voertaal: Engels
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Faculteit: Campus Fryslân

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Waarom dit programma in Leeuwarden?

Deliberately place-based, people-centered, and community-oriented

Grounds your preparation in the dynamic field of cultural geography while giving you the chance to specialize in one of two cutting-edge, interdisciplinary sub-themes

Offers a small-scale programme where you are more than just a number

Connects you with regional and global stakeholders, allowing you to tackle real-world challenges and network with industry specialists

Located in a young, inclusive, and vibran

Programma

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Programma-opties
Climate Adaptation Governance (track) How can adaptation to climate change be achieved without sacrificing the unique cultural and historical identities of specific places? Which solutions are sustainable long-term for communities? How can solutions meet both adaptation goals and community acceptance?.✔️ Identify the impacts of climate change on society✔️ Learn how transformative change and governance can address these impacts✔️ Connect directly with the stakeholders playing a key role in advancing climate adaptationMSc Cultural GeographyClimate Adaptation Governance is a track within the master's Cultural Geography. The programme offers two tracks: Climate Adaptation Governance and Sustainable Tourism & Society. Want to get an authentic look at what it’s like to be part of this programme? → Explore student stories → Sign up for the monthly newsletter Pre-masterDid you study at a University of Applied Sciences (HBO), or are you lacking specific requirements?Join this short and focused pre-master course. Events: Master's Week Join the next online Master's Week (17 - 28 March 2025) Registration opens as of March 1st 2025 Meer informatie over deze optie
Sustainable Tourism & Society (track) Can we continue to travel responsibly amid the climate crisis? Can tourism positively impact communities and destinations? Is sustainable tourism achievable? What are the consequences of overtourism? ✔️ Study the interaction between tourists, visitors, local communities, and the natural and built environment around them ✔️ Learn about sustainable tourism development from local, regional, national and global perspectives ✔️ Build your network while tackling real-life challenges together with regional and international stakeholders MSc Cultural GeographySustainable Tourism & Society is a track within the master's Cultural Geography. The programme offers two tracks: Climate Adaptation Governance and Sustainable Tourism & Society. Want to get an authentic look at what it’s like to be part of this programme? → Explore student stories → Sign up for the monthly newsletter Pre-masterDid you study at a University of Applied Sciences (HBO), or are you lacking specific requirements?Join this short and focused pre-master course. Events: Master's Week Join the next online Master's Week (17 - 28 March 2025) Registration opens as of March 1st 2025 Meer informatie over deze optie

Programma-opties

Climate Adaptation Governance (track)

How can adaptation to climate change be achieved without sacrificing the unique cultural and historical identities of specific places? Which solutions are sustainable long-term for communities? How can solutions meet both adaptation goals and community acceptance?.✔️ Identify the impacts of climate change on society✔️ Learn how transformative change and governance can address these impacts✔️ Connect directly with the stakeholders playing a key role in advancing climate adaptationMSc Cultural GeographyClimate Adaptation Governance is a track within the master's Cultural Geography. The programme offers two tracks: Climate Adaptation Governance and Sustainable Tourism & Society.

Want to get an authentic look at what it’s like to be part of this programme? → Explore student stories → Sign up for the monthly newsletter

Pre-masterDid you study at a University of Applied Sciences (HBO), or are you lacking specific requirements?Join this short and focused pre-master course.

Events: Master's Week Join the next online Master's Week (17 - 28 March 2025) Registration opens as of March 1st 2025

Meer informatie over deze optie

Sustainable Tourism & Society (track)

Can we continue to travel responsibly amid the climate crisis? Can tourism positively impact communities and destinations? Is sustainable tourism achievable? What are the consequences of overtourism?

✔️ Study the interaction between tourists, visitors, local communities, and the natural and built environment around them

✔️ Learn about sustainable tourism development from local, regional, national and global perspectives

✔️ Build your network while tackling real-life challenges together with regional and international stakeholders MSc Cultural GeographySustainable Tourism & Society is a track within the master's Cultural Geography. The programme offers two tracks: Climate Adaptation Governance and Sustainable Tourism & Society.

Want to get an authentic look at what it’s like to be part of this programme? → Explore student stories → Sign up for the monthly newsletter

Pre-masterDid you study at a University of Applied Sciences (HBO), or are you lacking specific requirements?Join this short and focused pre-master course.

Events: Master's Week Join the next online Master's Week (17 - 28 March 2025) Registration opens as of March 1st 2025

Meer informatie over deze optie

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Collegegeld

Nationaliteit	Jaar	Kosten	Vorm
EU/EER	2024-2025	€ 2530	voltijd
niet EU/EER	2024-2025	€ 20800	voltijd
EU/EER	2025-2026	€ 2601	voltijd
niet EU/EER	2025-2026	€ 21400	voltijd

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Na je studie

Cultural Geography equips you with the necessary theoretical and practical tools to contribute to place-related livability in society.

Guest lectures, field trips, community lectures, and empirical research in the community prepare you to develop a working knowledge of the field and also network with local stakeholders and employers. They also help you understand what employers need, what to expect from the job market, and how to plan your career choices accordingly.

Potentiële beroepen

Policy Officer

Develops and evaluates policies for climate adaptation and sustainable tourism, ensuring they align with cultural and ecological contexts.
Consultant

Advises organizations on sustainable practices, focusing on the impacts of climate change or promoting cultural preservation in tourism initiatives.
Policy Analyst

Researches and analyzes policies affecting climate adaptation or sustainable tourism, recommending improvements based on cultural and environmental insights.
Project Manager

Leads projects on climate adaptation or sustainable tourism, coordinating teams and resources to ensure positive community and environmental outcomes.

Onderzoek

The research component of the programme is centered around the integration of three dynamic pillars: Cultural Geography, Sustainable Tourism & Society, and Climate Adaptation Governance. This unique approach provides a comprehensive framework for understanding complex global issues.

The Cultural Geography pillar delves into critical themes such as migration, gender, and identity formation, examining how these factors shape and are shaped by cultural landscapes;
The Sustainable Tourism & Society pillar offers a rich array of research opportunities, including the impact of tourism on the liveability of places, the nuances of rural and dark tourism, and the intricate relationship between identity creation and tourism;
The Climate Adaptation Governance pillar explores pressing research areas like green gentrification, farmers' protests, and climate anxiety, focusing on how governance strategies can effectively address these challenges.

Additionally, the programme encourages innovative research at the intersection of these three pillars, such as pro-environmental tourism, gender dynamics in tourism, and strategies for effective climate adaptation.

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Marijke Huisman-Wolters (For all questions related to the programme and application)
Email: cf-cg rug.nl
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