Master of Science [M.S] [Spatial Sciences (Research)] From University of Groningen

The two-year Master in Spatial Sciences (Research) from the University of Groningen has two key features. First, it allows students maximum scientific freedom to learn and discover. Second, it lets students develop serious scientific research skills.?

Maximum scientific freedom to learn and discover

Students can design their own program by choosing classes according to their own interests. They can choose courses from all Spatial Sciences master programs: environmental and infrastructure planning, economic geography, cultural geography, population studies, socio-spatial planning or real estate studies and they may also include classes from other faculties.

Serious development of research skills

Students become a good researcher by experiencing a series of carefully designed research settings. They will participate in a joint multidisciplinary research challenge with other ReMa students. They will receive one-to-one individual research training from an URSI staff member involved in the tWIST research programme of our faculty.?

Job prospects

The graduates from the programme are well trained for 1) a PhD position 2) a research position in organisations such as government ministries, non-governmental organisations or research-based consultancies or 3) any other professional job in which scientific solidness and creativity is an asset.

The close contacts with URSI researchers and PhD students (as mentors or teachers) in the graduate school allow an easy transition to a PhD position. The Research Internship at a Research Institute is specifically introduced to let the student experience the work atmosphere at a research institute.?