Master’s degree in Physical Geography - Environment and Spatial Planning

The work developed by a student during one academic year, according to the indicative plan of the course and on a full time basis, totals 60 ECTS.


Study Programme

Course unit title Year Regime Type Subject area ECTS credits
Climate Change and the Environment 1 1st Semester Compulsory GEOF 7.5
GIS environment and spatial modelling 1 1st Semester Compulsory MTG 7.5
Geomorphological and Hydrological Dynamics 1 1st Semester Compulsory GEOF 7.5
Research Methodology in Physical Geography 1 1st Semester Compulsory MTG 7.5
Environmental Risks and Spatial Planning 1 2nd Semester Compulsory AGP 7.5
Integrated Management of the Coastal Zone 1 2nd Semester Compulsory AGP 7.5
Natural Resources and Environmental Protection 1 2nd Semester Compulsory AGP 7.5
Sustainable Urban Spaces 1 2nd Semester Compulsory AGP 7.5
Course unit title Year Regime Type Subject area ECTS credits
Seminar 2 Annual Compulsory GEOF 6.0
Internship 2 Annual Elective * GEOF 54.0
Master’s Thesis 2 Annual Elective * GEOF 54.0
Project 2 Annual Elective * GEOF 54.0

The optional course units are offered on a yearly basis, depending on the availability of the Organic Unit