Project on Assignment in Human Geography
The course consists of an independent project on assignment. The project is carried out in close collaboration with an external organisation, for example a municipality or another organization within the public sector, a company or a non-profit association.
The course is offered only to students in the Master's Programme in Human Geography, 120 HECs.
It requires a Bachelor's degree and 30 HECs from the Second Cycle in Human Geography and English B, or equal.
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Course structure
In cooperation with the industry the student will collect, process and analyse data based on relevant issues.
The language of instruction is in English or Swedish.
Teaching format
There are no teaching but consists of an independent project on assignment.
Detailed information, including grading criteria, is provided at the course introduction and via the learning platform Athena.
Learning objectives
The overall learning objective is for the student, in cooperation with an external organization, to apply his/her knowledge of methods and theory and be able to reflect on the usefulness of the result. A further aim is to make the student employable.
Assessment
The assessment is implemented through reporting his/her findings in writing and orally.
Examiner
Examiner: Lowe Börjeson, Department of Human Geography
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course. -
Course reports
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Contact
Course coordinator
- Visiting address
The Geo-Science Building, room
Svante Arrhenius väg 8, Frescati
Academic Counselling
- Visiting address
The Geo-Science Building, room X331
Svante Arrhenius väg 8, Frescati
Student Affairs Office
- Visiting address
The Geo-Science Building, room X326
Svante Arrhenius väg 8, Frescati
- Office hours
Alternating and flexible hours
- Phone hours
Alternating and flexible hours
