Geography - General Geography University of Zurich

Overview

Global change, neoliberalisation, virtual worlds, environmental changes andurbanisation are challenges that concern Geography. At the Department of Geography in Zurich, students learn about socially relevant topics in Switzerland and the global south, in the high mountains, in metropolitan areasand in cyberspace.Geography’s main strength is combining approaches from the natural, social andcomputer sciences. Geographers work in interdisciplinary networks and formulatesolutions to current problems. In an increasingly networked and acceleratedworld, geographers assume social responsibility and address not only the opportunities but also the challenges of global change.

The Geography - General Geography program from University of Zurich is based on previous knowledge acquired during the Bachelor’s degree.

Career possibilities

Thanks to their comprehensive education in various areas of geography, graduates of the program have access to good career opportunities. This is particularly true where teamwork and interdisciplinary cooperation are required. Geography graduates have promising employment opportunities thanks to their comprehensive education. This is particularly true where teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration are required. Opportunities for graduates include positions in planning, architectural or engineering firms, industrial companies and in the private service industry as well as in non-profit organizations, in public administration and in the educational system. A Master’s degree in Geography without specialization prepares students for positions as generalists and is useful for students who choose to train as secondary school teachers.