Application to the Master Programme Cultural Geography of the University of Groningen

Introduction

Please use this step-by-step guide for more information regarding your eligibility and application 
procedure for the programmes Sustainable Tourism & Society, and Climate Adaptation Governance.

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Step-by-step guide to your admission and application procedure

Step 1 - Prior education

1A) Your Bachelor's Degree Programme *

Bachelor's Degree in Human Geography & Planning of the University of Groningen

Bachelor's Degree in Spatial Planning and Design of the University of Groningen

Bachelor's Degree in Global Responsibility & Leadership of the University of Groningen

Bachelor's Degree from the University of Groningen or another Dutch University

Bachelor's Degree of a non-Dutch University or non-Dutch University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's Degree of a Dutch HBO / Dutch University of Applied Sciences

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*Programme of interest

Climate Adaptation Governance

Sustainable Tourism & Society

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Admission with a Bachelor's Degree Human Geography & Planning / Spatial Planning and Design / Global Responsibility & Leadership (University of Groningen)
Once you obtain your Bachelor's Degree in Human Geography & Planning or Spatial Planning and Design or Global Responsibility and Leadership of the University of Groningen, you have direct access to the Master Cultural Geography. There are no further English language proficiency requirements.

Registration:
You have to register for the programme in Studielink yourself!

For Climate Adaptation Governance you can register for MSc Programme Cultural Geography (60656)
For Sustainable Tourism & Society you can register for MSc Programme Cultural Geography; Sustainable Tourism & Society (60656)
Please note that this programme has one official start date: 1 September

Bachelor's Degree from the University of Groningen or another Dutch University

To be considered for admission to this Master, you need to hold an academic Bachelor's degree and have knowledge in geography, know how to conduct scientific research and have completed at least 10 ECTS in statistics and research methods.

To assess whether your educational/academic background meets the specific programme requirements, the CG Admissions Board will consider the level and curriculum of your previous studies, and the grades you have obtained. You have the possibility to show your knowledge of geography, scientific research skills and knowledge/experience in the relevant track’s topic (either Tourism or Climate Adaptation Governance).

On the basis of your application the Admissions Board will determine whether:

-       You are (provisionally) admitted. (All conditions have been fulfilled but we might still need to receive certified documents).

-       You are conditionally admitted. You will be admitted, provided that you meet certain conditions. You will find the conditions of your admission in your decision letter.

-       You are not admitted. You are not admitted, because you do not meet the programme’s entry requirements. The reasons will be clearly stated in the decision letter.

Admissions with a Bachelor's Degree of a non-Dutch University or non-Dutch University of Applied Sciences

To be considered for admission to this Master, you need to hold an academic Bachelor's degree and have knowledge in Geography, know how to conduct scientific research and have completed at least 10 ECTS in Statistics and/or Research Methods.

Students with a non-Dutch Bachelor's Degree Certificate will have to go through a two-step application procedure.

Registration in Studielink:
1. For Climate Adaptation Governance: MSc Programme Cultural Geography; Climate Adaptation Governance (60656/4512)
2. For Sustainable Tourism & Society: MSc Programme Cultural Geography; Sustainable Tourism & Society (60656/4513)
You will receive a message from Studielink stating that the University of Groningen (UG) has to verify your educational background through the Progress Portal (replacing the previous system, OAS, as per October 2023). You will receive a separate email with your login details (make sure to also check your spam folder). This email can also be found in your Studielink inbox.

Bachelor's Degree of a Dutch HBO / Dutch University of Applied Sciences

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Programme of interest *

Sustainable Tourism & Society

Climate Adaptation Governance

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I'm interested in:

Msc Cultural Geography: Climate Adaptation Governance

MSc Cultural Geography: Sustainable Tourism & Society

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The required documents for your application

Optional: Copy of a substantial academic paper, preferably your Bachelor’s thesis in the field of your preferred master track (CAG or STS). Have you written your thesis in a different language, please send us your full thesis including a (lengthy) abstract in English. In case you have not written a thesis, you can send us a paper/essay of 10-15 pages (in English) if possible, mentioning the course (or courses) you wrote this (these) assignment(s) for (pdf).

Transcript of records from bachelor degree

Copy of diploma certificate from bachelor degree (if available)

Optional: other documents

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