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2025-2026 / Master

Geography, global change, research focus

120 crédits

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  • Credits

Block 1

Compulsory courses

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Core courses common to the study paths

GEOG0057-1Spatial analysis Q23030-5
GEOG0650-2Impact studies Q21020-3
CLIM0026-1Global warming and natural risks (english language)
Xavier Fettweis, Jean-Pascal Van Ypersele
Q21515-3
GEOG2028-1
Introduction to spatial planning: planning systems and the major challenges of the contemporary world - [1d Field work] Q11515[+]3

Courses specific to the Study Path

ENVT3065-2
Sustainability challenges, Partim 1 - Les enjeux climat et énergie (english language) Q11616-3
SPAT0024-3Meteorology, Part 1 (english language) Q12010-3
CLIM0002-1Introduction to climate modelling (english language) Q2157-2
GEOG2050-1Natural risks - [1d Field work] Q124-[+]3
GEOG2052-1Field surveys in geomorphology and climatology - [5d Field work] Q2-15[+]5
GEOG0661-1Earth Surface Dynamics and Anthropogenic Effects (english language) Q22020-4
SPAT0027-3Climate change and impacts (english language) TA3030-5
GEOG2054-1
The Sustainability of Rural Systems (english language) Q21515-4
GEOG2055-1
Transition and spatial recomposition, Service Learning Q11220-3

Optional courses

Courses specific to the Study Path

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

In agreement with the Jury, choose courses not already selected for a total of 10 credits from the lists below

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Core curriculum

GEOG0060-1
Remote sensing Q13030-5

Climatology

MATH0508-1Time series analysis in climatology (english language) Q12010-3
CLIM0016-1Remote sensing applied to climatology (english language) (Odd years, organized in 2025-2026) Q22010-3
CLIM0007-2Greenhouse gases - Measures and instruments to mitigate climate change (english language) (Odd years, organized in 2025-2026) Q130--4
ENVT3056-1Agrometeorology (Even years, not organized in 2025-2026) Q24040-7

Geomorphology and environmental risks

GEOG0242-2Applied geomorphology: field methods and lab methods - [2d Field work] Q12010[+]5
GEOG0670-1Active Tectonics and Seismology (english language) - [2d Field work] Q12010[+]5

Human aspects of global environmental change

GEOG2033-1
Urban and territorial economy: spatial development Q21515-3
GEOG0667-1
The Territorial dimension of the European Green deal. Chaire Sporck (english language) Q1156-2

Basic courses

GEOG2020-1
Elements of meteorology - [2d Field work] Q12015[+]3
GEOG0630-5Geomorphological dynamics in different climates: from glaciers to deserts, Part A - [4d Field work] Q11510[+]3
GEOG0204-2Fluvial geomorphology and hydrography - [3d Field work] Q22015[+]3
GEOG2059-1Introduction to programming in geosciences Q12040-5

Focus optional courses

In agreement with the Jury, choose a course not already chosen among the three courses below:

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Climatology

CLIM0660-1Introduction to modelling in climatology - Partim 1 : analyze of climate data (english language) Q21020-4

Geomorphology and environmental risks

GEOG0072-1Advanced Topics in Land Use and Geomorphological Hazards: Expert Lectures (english language) Q21020-4

Human aspects of global environmental change

SOCI2251-1European Immigration Policy (english language) Q230--4

Block 2

Compulsory courses

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Core courses common to the study paths

SMEM0043-1Final thesis
Collégialité
TA---20
SSTG0060-1Internships - [6w internship]
Collégialité, Sébastien Doutreloup
TA--[+]6

Courses specific to the Study Path

Optional courses

Courses specific to the Study Path

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

In agreement with the Jury, choose one of the following courses

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
CLIM0005-1Operational meteorology - [18d Seminar]
Collégialité
Q2--[+]8
Notice : Collegiality = Royal Military School and Meteorological Wing
SSTG2036-1Professional or scientific internship
Collégialité, Sébastien Doutreloup
Q2---8

Focus optional courses

In agreement with the Jury, choose courses not already chosen for a total of 26 credits among:

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Climatology

SPAT0025-1Climate and environmental modelling (english language) Q23015-4
SPAT0024-4Meteorology, Part 2 (english language) Q12010-2
CLIM0017-2
Climate modelling (english language) Q1   7
Part : Atmosphere  1020- 
Part 2: Vegetation and carbon cycle  1525- 
CLIM0024-1Introduction to modelling in climatology - Partim 2: Linux and supercomputing in Fortan (english language) Q11020-3
OCEA0075-2Physical oceanography and marine meteorology, Theory and practice (english language) Q13015-4
CLIM0662-1Ice sheets and glacier melt under climate warming: processes and feedbacks (english language) Q11020-3

Geomorphology and environmental risks

GEOG0633-2Rivers dynamics, Application to the management of rivers - [2d Field work] (Even years, not organized in 2025-2026) Q2105[+]3
GEOG0047-1Disaster risk management (english language) (Odd years, organized in 2025-2026) Q12010-4
GEOG2012-1Coastal geomorphology, changing sea levels and the vulnerability of coastal regions - [3d Field work] Q22010[+]4

Human aspects of global environmental change

SOCI2248-1
Refugee Studies - Forced Migration (english language) Q21812-6
SOCI2248-2
Refugee Studies - Forced Migration, Service learning (english language) Q21812-6
GEOG0058-1Regional development projectTA   7
Part 1 - [6d Field work]  1014[+] 
Part 2  -26- 
[...] courses from the master in geography, climatology of the UCL for a maximum of 7 credits-
[...] courses not already taken from the master in geography, global change-
[...] courses not already taken from the master in geography, geomatics, from the master in oceanography or from the master in geology (120 credits).-
[...] From ULiege or another institution courses programme for a maximum of 6 credits-

Bloc d'aménagement du programme de l'année

Bridging courses Master in geography, global change, research focus

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Optional courses

Depending on the student's educational background and in agreement with the jury, choose, if necessary, courses for a maximum of 20 credits from the list below :

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
GEOG2020-1
Elements of meteorology - [2d Field work] Q12015[+]3
GEOG0217-2Hydrology - [1d Field work] Q11510[+]3
GEOG0055-1Environmental geographyQ2   5
Part 1  246- 
Part 2 - [6d Field work]  -6[+] 
GEOG0201-3Paleogeography and climate changeQ2   3
Theory  15-- 
Fieldwork - [2d Field work]  --[+] 
GEOG0204-2Fluvial geomorphology and hydrography - [3d Field work] Q22015[+]3
GEOG0238-5Geographical Information Systems, Introduction Q11515-3