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The Department of Geography from FLUP minister from 2007/2008 school year, the 1st Cycle Course - Geography bachelor degree restructured under the Bologna Process, continuing the training that took place in FLUP since 1973.
In the academic year 2012/2013 was approved a curriculum restructuring that produced some changes in the syllabus. Given the similarities with the pre-existing study plan the new curriculum applied imeadiatamente to each year of the degree, minimizing any inconvenience to students.
The undergraduate degree in Geography provides a solid base providing the graduates of knowledge in this scientific fields:
The course lasts six semesters and a crediting of 180 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System). These can be frequented by following one of two ways:
The 1st Cycle Degree in Geography, in the 'spirit' of Bologna, allows studying 2nd cycle (Master) and 3rd cycle (PhD), preferably in the subject area of geography or related sciences.
At present, the main professional areas for action or intervention where you can find a degree in Geography are education (primary, secondary and higher) and regional planning in sectorial planning (environmental, natural hazards, tourism, commerce or transport) or integrated planning (PROT's, PDM's, PU's, ...), whether in local government - local councils - or central government) or private companies.
At this time the course is in the process of evaluation by A3ES (Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Higher Education).
The Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES), accredited this study cycle without conditions.
The objectives of the Geography bachelor degree are grouped under four headings:
The graduate and post-graduate degree in Geography is enabled to perform professional activities and apply for postgraduate training in the following areas:
National competition:
Main areas of study:
Physical Geography
Natural Resources
Environment
Territory
Land Use Planning
Human Geography
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Special Admissions:
All informations in: http://web.letras.up.pt/sga
For scientific and academic issues - contact the course direction: geogr@letras.up.pt
For administrative questions - contact the Academic Management Services : sga@letras.up.pt
For international mobility students - contact the International Relations Office : gri@letras.up.pt
Official Code: | 9143 |
Director: | António Alberto Teixeira Gomes |
Acronym: | GEOGR |
Academic Degree: | Bachelor |
Type of course/cycle of studies: | First Degree |
Start: | 2007/2008 |
Duration: | 3 Years |