The Economic Geography specialization focuses on understanding today's global economic landscape, exploring global production networks' impact on societies, policies, and financial systems. The course delves into concrete cases, studying global production networks' economic aspects, power dynamics, and geographical distribution, examining their influence on local communities, economies, and diverse social spaces. With a strong empirical focus on Europe and Asia, this course lays the groundwork for further thesis research on global economic issues in different regions.

Delve into human geography's nature and the role of geographers in society, through the exploration of various perspectives like Marxism, feminism, and post-structuralism. Get equipped with tools to analyze articles independently, contribute to debates, and shape your thesis and future professional path as geographer. Core questions ponder the characteristics of human geography, geographers' roles, constraints they face, and the societal use of geographical expertise, encouraging critical reflection on future societal roles after graduation.

During this course you will delve deeper into one particular case study through literature and fieldwork. This partially consists of conducting fieldwork in Barcelona, and presenting key findings in an essay and presentation back in Amsterdam.

Develop your skills in data collection and analysis using either quantitative or qualitative methods. The course offers three tracks which you can choose from: Qualitative Methods, Quantitative Methodologies Basic and Quantitative Methodologies Advanced.

Learn how to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for research and professional work. You will develop practical skills to generate, analyse, and visualise geographical information, while also developing a critical approach to spatial analysis and interpreting maps created by others.

During the restricted choice elective you get the opportunity to choose one of the programme's thematic electives (see online course catalogue).

The master's thesis is the final part of the MSc Human Geography, integrating knowledge and skills from the program. Working in thematic groups, students delve into projects aligned with core courses, engaging in group and individual meetings with supervisors.