Geography (Bachelor of Science, B.Sc.)
How do climate, society, and the economy shape our planet? In the combined Bachelor's degree in Geography at Humboldt-Universit?t, you will explore the connections between humans and the environment – ??in an interdisciplinary, practice-oriented way and with a focus on teacher training.
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At a glance
Course structure and content
The combined Bachelor's degree in Geography at Humboldt-Universit?t zu Berlin integrates natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities into a comprehensive study programme. Students explore the fundamentals of physical and human geography, learn how natural processes and social dynamics shape spaces, and acquire the skills to scientifically analyze this knowledge and teach it in the classroom.
Depending on your chosen specialization, you will graduate with either a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) or a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). The programme is geared towards teacher training.
Main field of study in Geography (113 CP)
Mandatory Modules (77 CP)
| Module | Title | Size |
|---|---|---|
| F1.1 | Climate Geography & Geomorphology (Physical Geography 1) | 10 CP |
| F1.2 | Climate Geography & Geomorphology (Physical Geography 1) | 5 CP |
| F2.1 | Soil Geography, Hydrology and Biogeography (Physical Geography 2) | 10 CP |
| F2.2 | Soil Geography, Hydrology and Biogeography (Physical Geography 2) | 5 CP |
| F3.1 | Society and Space (Human Geography 1) | 10 CP |
| F3.2 | Society and Space (Human Geography 1) | 5 CP |
| F4.1 | Economy, Space and Power (Human Geography 2) | 10 CP |
| F4.2 | Economy, Space and Power (Human Geography 2) | 5 CP |
| F5 | (Thematic) Regional Geography | 10 CP |
| F6 | Human-Environment Systems and Geoinformation Processing | 10 CP |
| F7 | Main Excursion with Accompanying Seminar | 10 CP |
| GD | Fundamentals of Geography Didactics | 7 CP |
| F9 | Final module/Bachelor's Thesis | 10 CP |
Students must complete both an F1 and an F2 module, each worth 15 credit points, as well as an F3 and an F4 module, each worth 15 credit points.
Mandatory Elective Modules (20 CP)
Choose 2 of the following modules:
| Module | Title | Size |
|---|---|---|
| F8.1 | Geographical Mandatory Elective Module | 10 CP |
| F8.2 | Geographical Mandatory Elective Module | 10 CP |
| F8.3 | Geographical Mandatory Elective Module | 10 CP |
| F8.4 | Geographical Mandatory Elective Module in the Methodology Area of ??Remote Sensing | 10 CP |
| F8.5 | Geographical Mandatory Elective Module in the Methodology Area of ??Human Geography | 10 CP |
Teacher training Modules (16 CP)
Teacher training for students who wish to enter the teaching profession consists of the Educational Sciences Modules (11 CP) and a Language Training Module (5 CP), see Study and examination regulations for the Teacher training Modules.
Special features
Geography has a long tradition at Humboldt-Universit?t: Carl Ritter, one of the founders of the discipline, taught here in the 19th century. Today, the subject is highly modernized at the Institute of Geography – with research and teaching at the interface of natural and social sciences. The programme is characterized by interdisciplinarity, practical relevance, and a strong didactic focus.
For geography studies, you should bring:
- An interest in human-environment relationships and global connections
- Enjoyment of scientific work, mapping, and fieldwork
- Analytical thinking and curiosity about complex systems
- Openness to interdisciplinary and international perspectives
- A desire to teach geographical knowledge
Subject-specific admission and enrolment rules
Career opportunities & prospects
If you wish to enter the teaching profession, you must apply for the Master of Education in your two subjects.
Find out more in the course catalogue or via the database Hochschulkompass nationwide.
Geographers are in demand in many professional fields, including:
- Environmental and spatial planning
- Urban and regional development
- Cartography, GIS, and remote sensing
- Sustainability and climate research
- Policy consulting, NGOs, and media
- Academia and teaching
More information on career prospects and alternatives can be found in the Berufenet database.
To become a teacher, a Master's degree, followed by an induction service as a trainee teacher (Referendariat) and a final examination (state examination) are required after completing the Bachelor's degree.
Course Advisory Service
Dr. rer. nat. Verena Reinke
Recognition of credits
Prof. Dr. Henning Nuissl
Contact information for the institute
Department of Geography
Alfred Rühl-Haus, Institutsgeb?ude, Rudower Chaussee 16, 12489 Berlin