Why is unemployment higher in some regions than others? What are the social and economic consequences in depopulating areas? How do you deal with different institutions to plan and build new residential areas? Human geographers investigate society from a spatial perspective, because social phenomena happen in specific places, at specific times, for specific reasons and with specific impacts.

Is this the programme for you?

You are interested in the world around you and are fascinated by maps. You dare to ask critical questions, and you believe you can contribute to developing our world into a more sustainable society. If you have a strong interest in social phenomena and their relationship with the locations in which they happen, then Human Geography and Planning is the perfect choice for you.

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