Geography and Territorial Sciences
| Study location | Italy, Turin |
|---|---|
| Type | POSTGRADUATE DEGREE, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years. For each year of enrollment, students may choose between full-time or part-time status. Tuition fees vary accordingly. (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Tuition fee | €2,800 per year For the academic year 2024/2025 the tuition fees ranged from 156€ to 2.800€ per year, depending on the student’s financial situation. For more information on the tuition fees for the a.y. 2025/2026, please refer to the dedicated webpage on our University portal. At the same page you’ll also be able to verify if you are eligible for a fee reduction or exemption. |
|---|---|
| Application fee | €60 one-time The application fee has to be paid within the deadline of each call. The amount of the application fee is the same whether you decide to apply for one or two degree programmes. This amount is not refundable. |
| Entry qualification | First cycle diploma (BA, Undergraduate diploma) You must hold a first-cycle degree (i.e. bachelor’s degree) gained after at least 3 years of University education. You will also need to meet specific admission requirements and demonstrate a suitable academic preparation and a solid background. To register for the Master’s Program in Geography and Territorial Sciences, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in the domain of Geography, Territorial Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Economics, Political Sciences. Alternatively, candidates must have taken at least 6 ECTS credits in Physical Geography and Geomorphology and 6 ECTS in Geography or Economic-Political Geography. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / French / Italian / Spanish. If the document is issued in a different language from those listed above, you will have to upload both the original document and its certified translation. |
|---|
| Territory requirements | This degree program has 75 available places for non-European applicants residing abroad. |
|---|
| Language requirements | English Applicants must hold an international certification (see below for list of accepted certifications and minimum scores requirements), certifying at least a CEFR B2 level of English language proficiency, or must have taken at least one English language exam in their University curriculum. Accepted language certifications for admission and minimum scores are listed below. - Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE); |
|---|
| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
|---|
| More information |
|---|
Overview
The master’s degree in Geography and Territorial Sciences trains professionals capable of integrating cultural, socio-economic, technical and planning knowledge for spatial and environmental analysis, organisation and management. As such, it trains a new generation of
skilled workers and citizens who can effectively deal with the unprecedented contemporary societal, economic and political challenges both locally and internationally (e.g., environmental crisis, planetary urbanisation, globalisation, geopolitical tensions).
The master’s degree in Geography and Territorial Sciences is an inter-University programme: this means that the degree is awarded jointly by the Università degli Studi di Torino and the Politecnico di Torino, two leading Italian and European Universities.
Programme structure
In the first year, the degree includes courses aimed at acquiring an in-depth knowledge of physical and human geography: students will attend classes that are fundamental for understanding the environmental, socio-cultural and political phenomena connected to the main processes of global change. At the same time, students will learn to use the main IT tools for spatial representation, analysis and management.
In the second year, students can refine their skills, following their study interests and professional goals by choosing one of several different pathways:
1. GEOMORPHOLOGICAL HAZARDS AND CLIMATE CHANGE: deals with the analysis of the elements and physical processes of the geosphere, as well as atmospheric phenomena and climatic manifestations applied in weather and climate forecasts. The aim is to train professionals to train expert professionals in the conservation of natural resources, in the prevention of geomorphological risks, in the mitigation and adaptation to the effects of climate change. The teachings of this specialization are offered mainly in Italian (Tutor: Prof. Giandomenico FUBELLI).
2. LANDSCAPE AND HERITAGE PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT: integrates skills in the analysis of the physical, historical and cultural components of the landscape and the environment; in doing so, it trains professionals who are experts in the interpretation of the material transformations of the territory, capable of operating in particular in the sector of safeguarding and promoting the cultural and landscape heritage. The teachings of this specialization are offered mainly in Italian (Tutor: Prof. Paola PRESSENDA).
3. URBAN AND POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY: analyzes the political and power processes operating at different territorial levels, which affect the “urban domain”. The course trains experts in the social, economic and political processes governing different urban and regional systems. The teachings of this specialization are offered in English (Tutor: Prof. Mara FERRERI)
Furthermore, it is possible to specifically acquire skills in GEO-DATA SCIENCE through courses relating to geomatics (numerical cartography, GIS, remote sensing, photogrammetry and drones) and applied IT (programming languages, databases, big data and artificial intelligence ) to train GIS analysts capable of creating new data analysis tools in application to territorial sciences.
Career opportunities
In Italy and abroad, geographers work in: public and private research centres; development agencies, professional firms and companies operating in the field of spatial policies and sustainable development; public offices in the fields of spatial planning, environmental and landscape protection and management, preservation of historical-cultural resources, urban and regional policies; International and national agencies.
Overall, students will leave the Master’s degree in Geography and Territorial Sciences with the geography skills needed for jobs in natural resource management, research, urban planning, sustainability, development and policy.
Central European Time
Central European Time