Study programmes
Political and Regional Geography
Study program:
Political and Regional Geography
SP code:
N0314A330002
Study form:
full-time
Study type:
Master's (post-Bachelor)
Standard duration of study in years:
2
Language of instruction:
English
Title:
Mgr.
Title:
Yes - RNDr.
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SP name in Czech:
Politická a regionální geografie
SP name in Latin:
Geographia politica et regionalis
SP profile:
academically oriented
SP characteristics
The study program in Political and Regional Geography focuses on the study of political processes in the context of their relationships with economic, cultural and environmental processes within individual countries, macro-regions and globally. The spatial (geographic) perspective emphasizes the multiple ties and combinations of political processes with natural (physical-geographic), socio-economic and cultural processes at different geographic scales (local, regional, national, international) that result in spatial differentiation and uneven development. Students are trained in advanced quantitative and qualitative research methods and their application for the analysis of political processes in the context of individual regions. Individual classes develop theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in sub-disciplines of political and regional geography. Students develop a strong understanding of the principles and operation of the inter-state system. At the same time, they develop a strong understanding of individual world regions. Students graduate after successfully defending a master thesis and passing through the state examination.
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Graduate profile for the public:
The graduates of the study program in Political and Regional geography gain the knowledge and skills that are necessary for the analysis of various issues related to geopolitics, international relations and international development, with a possibility to develop an expertise in a particular world region. At the same time, the graduates are well-versed in the topics of local politics and determinants of voting behavior in different electoral systems. They are able to analyze these political geography topics in the context of economic, social, cultural and environmental conditions of individual world regions. For this analysis, they are equipped with the knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods, including the analysis and presentation of results with geographic information systems. The graduates can seek employment in both the public and private sectors in the fields of international relations, international development and international issues. These kind of job opportunities exist in state organizations with an international agenda (such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs), international organizations with offices in Czechia, international non-governmental organizations, consultancy firms and transnational corporations. The graduates can also continue onto the Ph.D. program, which is a precondition for the academic career employment opportunities.
Related accreditations
| Faculty | Name of the study program | Language of instruction | Study form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Přírodovědecká fakulta | Politická a regionální geografie | čeština | prezenční |
Teaching provided by
Faculty:
- Faculty of Science (PřF) https://www.natur.cuni.cz/fakulta
Cooperating institutions:
No
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Foreign university joint diploma type:
No
External department:
No
Classification
Area of education:
- Earth Sciences
SP structure
Specialisation:
No
Double-curriculum study:
No
Data for persons with disabilities
Contact person for persons with disability:
RNDr. Dana Fialová, Ph.D.
Web page for persons with disability:
Further information about the study of persons with disability:
Personal provision
Garant SP:
- prof. RNDr. Petr Pavlínek, Ph.D.
Study plans
No related study plans have been found
Plans according to accreditation:
full-time study form with language of instruction English
Instruction
Admission procedure requirements:
Can be studied in combination
No combinations have been found
