• Single-discipline module: master of geography; abbreviation: mag. / Master of Arts; abbreviation: M. A.
• Double-discipline module: Master of Geography and … / Master of Geography and … ; abbreviation: Master of Geography and … / Master of Arts; abbreviation: M. A.
• Single-discipline pedagogical module: Master Professor of Geography / Master Professor of Geography; abbreviation: Master Professor of Geography; abbreviation: Mag. prof. prof. prof. prof. / Master of Arts; abbreviation: M.A.
• Double-discipline pedagogical module: Master Professor of Geography and … / Master Professor of Geography and …; abbreviation: Master Professor of Geography and … / Master of Arts; abbreviation: M.A.

*The full title for the double-discipline module depends on the individual choice of the second study programme.

8 (SQF), 7 (EQF), second cycle

2 years, 120 ECTS

• Single-discipline module
• Double-discipline module
• Single-discipline pedagogical module
• Double-discipline pedagogical module

When applying, the candidate chooses one of the modules. A candidate who chooses double-discipline module has to choose another double-discipline (non-pedagogical) module of one of the other faculty’s offered study programmes. A candidate who chooses a double-discipline pedagogical module has to choose another double-discipline pedagogical module of one of the other faculty’s offered study programmes. It is required to meet the admission requirements for both modules.

Admission to the first year of study (single and double discipline module) shall be granted to the candidates who have completed:

1. a) a first cycle study programme in geography;
2. b) a four-year academic study programme or specialist study programme after completing higher professional study programme (pre-reform study programmes, adopted before 11 June 2004) in geography;
3. c) a first cycle study programme in other fields of study, provided that a candidate has completed all the study obligations relevant for further study prior to enrolment. Study obligations carrying up to 60 ECTS are defined by the relevant Faculty Commission based on documentation, provided by the candidate and taking into consideration the type of studies previously completed. The candidate can fulfil the obligations within the first cycle of studies, within continuing professional development courses, or any other type of formal education and/or exams. Candidate must fulfil the obligations prior to enrolment into the master’s study programme;
4. d) a four-year academic study programme or specialist study programme after completing higher professional study programme (pre-reform study programmes, adopted before 11 June 2004) in other study disciplines, provided that a candidate has completed all the study obligations relevant for further study prior to enrolment. Study obligations carrying up to 60 ECTS are defined by the relevant Faculty Commission based on documentation, provided by the candidate and taking into consideration the type of studies previously completed. The candidate can fulfil the obligations within the first cycle of studies, within continuing professional development courses, or any other type of formal education and/or exams.Candidates must fulfil the obligations prior to enrolment into the master’s study programme;
5. e) a comparable education abroad and have been, in the process of recognition of their qualification and in accordance with Assessment and Recognition of Education Act, legally granted the right to continue their studies in the study programme.

In case of enrolment limitation the candidates are selected according to their average grade obtained in the first cycle / undergraduate studies.

Admission to the first year of study (single and double discipline pedagogical module) shall be granted to the candidates who have completed:

1. a) a first cycle study programme in geography;
2. b) a four-year academic study programme or specialist study programme after completing higher professional study programme (pre-reform study programmes, adopted before 11 June 2004) in geography;
3. c) a first cycle study programme in other fields of study, provided that a candidate has completed all the study obligations relevant for further study prior to enrolment. Study obligations carrying up to 60 ECTS are defined by the relevant Faculty Commission based on documentation, provided by the candidate and taking into consideration the type of studies previously completed. Candidate can fulfil the obligations within the first cycle of studies, within continuing professional development courses, or any other type of formal education and/or exams. Candidate must fulfil the obligations prior to enrolment into the master’s study programme;
4. d) a four-year academic study programme or specialist study programme after completing higher professional study programme (pre-reform study programmes, adopted before 11 June 2004) in other fields of study, provided that a candidate has completed all the study obligations relevant for further study prior to enrolment. Study obligations carrying up to 60 ECTS are defined by the relevant Faculty Commission based on documentation, provided by the candidate and taking into consideration the type of studies previously completed. The candidate can fulfil the obligations within the first cycle of studies, within continuing professional development courses, or any other type of formal education and/or exams.Candidate must fulfil the obligations prior to enrolment into the master’s study programme;
5. e) a comparable education abroad and have been, in the process of recognition of their qualification and in accordance with Assessment and Recognition of Education Act, legally granted the right to continue their studies in the study programme.

In case of enrolment limitation the candidates are selected according to their average grade obtained in the first cycle / undergraduate studies.

The study programme will be delivered if at least 5 students are enrolled in the 1^st year.

Enrolment in a higher year of study (according to the criteria for transferring between study programmes and conditions for accelerated advancement)

Transferring between study programmes is possible according to the Higher Education Act, Criteria for transferring between study programmes and other regulations of this field.

Transfer between study programmes is the enrolment in the higher year of the study programme, in case of leaving the studies in the first (initial) study programme and continuation of studies in another study programme of the same degree. The transition takes into account the comparability of the study programmes and the completed study obligations of the candidate in the initial study programme. The transition between study programmes is also enrolment of the graduate in the higher year study programme of the same degree.

Transferring between study programmes is granted to candidates, provided that the following conditions are met:

• the candidate fulfils the admission requirements for the study programme;
• the Senate of the Faculty or the competent Faculty Commission estimates that the candidate can be recognized for at least half of the ECTS credit points obligations from the previous study programme, which relate to the compulsory subjects of the study programme to which the candidate is transferring;
• the completion of the initial study programme which the candidate is transferring from ensures the acquisition of comparable competencies as those envisaged by the study programme.

Enrolment is also open to candidates of a comparable study programme abroad who have been, in the process of recognition of their previous studies (in accordance with Assessment and Recognition of Education Act), legally granted the right to continue their studies in the study programme.

Applications for transferring between study programmes are considered by the relevant Commission. In accordance with the Criteria for transferring between study programmes the Commission takes into account the comparability between study programmes and study obligations the candidate has completed in the previous study programme, that can be recognized in this study programme. The candidate may also be required to complete differential exams as defined by the relevant Faculty Commission.

In case of enrolment limitation the candidates are selected according to average grade obtained during the study programme they are transferring from. Candidates can apply for recognition of passed examinations during previous education on the basis of the submission of the subject curriculum. The decision on the recognition of examinations on the proposal of the department is made by the Senate of the Faculty or the competent Faculty Commission.

Enrolment places

Having completed the Master thesis, students will get the following basic competences and skills:

• Ability for complex evaluation and management of geographic processes and spatial problems, with special emphasis on understanding contemporary social changes, cultural and landscape diversity, and interconnection of locality and globalism;
• Understanding of the different aspects of spatial development;
• Understanding of the importance of following the principles of sustainable development in land use planning;
• Ability for independent research and professional work in spatial planning;
• Skill in use of geographic analytical and interpretational methods, which are the basis for spatial planning and planning of land use in particular environments;
• Critical thinking and knowledge of holistic (complex) approach for problem solving in spatial planning;
• The ability of dissemination of crucial (key) information regarding spatial planning to decision makers, not familiar with the subject of spatial planning;
• The ability of use of the acquired knowledge in practice;
• Knowledge of use of modern computer techniques (GIS) in spatial planning.

Geography master study additionally offers:

• thorough practical knowledge of modern GIS;
• good knowledge of geographical field research methods;
• practical training in work environment.

The MSc programme offers excellent opportunities to work in all those environments where a broader knowledge of natural, social and spatial development problems, phenomena and processes is needed, both at local, national and international level.

Graduates can be employed in all public organisations involved in spatial planning and the assessment of the location of various human activities in space and the development of spatial policies, at local, regional, national and intergovernmental level, as well as in the private sector.

They can be employed as municipal, state and international officials, planners, spatial analysts and GIS specialists, consultants to analytical institutions, freelance researchers in the spatial management professions and also in regional development agencies. The Master of Geography students will be particularly trained in the use of state-of-the-art computer tools (GIS technologies) in spatial planning, and will develop the competences to independently assess the results of analyses of the potential for sustainable spatial development and to synthetically communicate sustainable solutions for spatial development to decision-making structures, as well as to design and implement specific development policies.