Bachelor's programme in Geography

Level of study:
bachelor

Duration:
six (6) semesters

Form of study:
full time

Language:
Latvian

Credits:
180 ECTS

Place:
Rīga, Academic centre

Degree:
Bachelor of Science in Geography

Tuition fee:
2700 EUR

Amount of spaces:
45 state funded/
15 self funded

Geography helps us better understand our rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. Critical thinking, along with an understanding of natural and social processes and their development patterns, is an integral part of geography studies.

The Bachelor’s programme provides high-quality academic knowledge while developing research skills and practical competencies. Students strengthen their theoretical understanding through seminars, practical classes, laboratory work, and field courses.

The programme offers in-depth insight into physical and human geography, as well as regional and applied studies. Students also gain specialised knowledge in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), cartography, and remote sensing. The final thesis projects demonstrate the importance of research-based learning within the scientific fields represented by geography.

List of essential study subjects student acquire during studies:

Landscape geography
Soil science
Biogeography
Human geography
Data analysis in environmental and earth sciences
Geography of Latvia
Earth physics
Geomorphology
Hydrology
Earth science
Climatology
Earth remote sensing
Geographic information systems
Applied studies in the basics of geography
Territorial development and planning
Applied geology
etc.

Geographers are professionals in demand in the labour market in public institutions and private sector companies. Graduates of the program are sought-after specialists at the Centre for Environment, Geology and Meteorology of Latvia, the Geospatial Information Agency of Latvia, JSC "Latvijas valsts meži", the Central Statistics Office, the State Land Service, city and county municipalities. Many geographers build successful careers in Latvia's most significant transport and logistics, communications, and energy companies.

Private companies created and developed by geographers are attractive employers. For example, the largest private cartographic company in the Baltics, "Karšu izdevniecība Jāņas sēta", was also established by geographers.

Geographical knowledge and practical work skills are essential parts of any team that requires solving complex problems, creativity and familiarity with spatial regularities.

You can find out about the admission requirements for the study program by switching to the Latvian version of the website.

zeme@lu.lv