Bachelor (BA) in Geography

Single-discipline undergraduate programme, full-time study
Duration: 3 Years / 180 ECTS

- SINGLE-DISCIPLINE MODULE
- DOUBLE-DISCIPLINE MODULE

When applying, the candidate chooses one of the modules. The candidate who chooses double-discipline module has to choose another double-discipline module or double-discipline study programme. It is important to meet the admission requirements for both modules or study programmes.

Admission to the first year of the study programme shall be granted to candidates who have:

a) passed the general matura examination,
b) passed the vocational matura examination in any of the secondary school programmes and a final examination in one of the general matura subjects; the selected subject cannot be the same as the subject passed in the framework of the vocational matura;
c) successfully completed any four-year secondary-school programme before 1 June 1995.

IN CASE OF ENROLMENT LIMITATION

the candidates under a) and c) are selected according to:
- overall performance in the general matura or final exam respectively: 70 % of points awarded,
- overall performance in secondary grades 3 and 4: 30 % of points awarded.

the candidates under b) above are selected according to:

- overall performance in the vocational matura: 40 % of points awarded,
- overall performance in secondary grades 3 and 4: 30 % of points awarded,
- the performance in the selected general matura subject: 30 % of points awarded.

SINGLE-DISCIPLINE MODULE

- Citizens of the Republic of Slovenia and citizens of the European Union Member States: 16
- Slovenians without Slovenian citizenship: 2
- Citizens of Western Balkans countries, with which the Republic of Slovenia has a bilateral agreement in the field of education (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, Serbia, North Macedonia): 2
- Citizens of other non-EU countries: 1
- Parallel studies: 2

DOUBLE-DISCIPLINE MODULE

- Citizens of the Republic of Slovenia and citizens of the European Union Member States: 16
- Slovenians without Slovenian citizenship: 2
- Citizens of Western Balkans countries, with which the Republic of Slovenia has a bilateral agreement in the field of education (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, Serbia, North Macedonia): 2
- Citizens of other non-EU countries: 1
- Parallel studies: 2

ENROLMENT IN A HIGHER YEAR OF STUDY (ACCORDING TO THE TRANSFER CRITERIA AMONG 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 have been met:

- the candidate fulfils the requirements for admission to 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 working body of the senate authorized by the senate, ie. competent faculty commission.

A graduate in geography can find employment in positions where knowledge of natural, social, and spatial development issues, phenomena, and processes is desired. These include roles such as analysts, planners, cartographers, and specialists in:

• Private and public institutions,

• National and municipal administrations,

• Planning companies,

• Tourism and other economic sectors.

It is particularly encouraging that many geography graduates choose an independent entrepreneurial path, including some of our alumni. With their expertise, they enrich the society in which they operate both intellectually and materially. These businesses work in areas such as geographic analysis (GIS), environmental studies, consulting agencies, and other fields of the economy and management.

The understanding of the breadth (and not just parts) of spatial reality is an advantage of a geography graduate and a valuable asset they bring to the environment of their independent work.