Economic Geographies of Knowledge, Innovation, and Uneven Development
Course, Master's level, 2KU261
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Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, English
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 1 October 2026–3 November 2026
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
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Fulfilment of the requirements for a Bachelor´s degree, from an internationally recognised university. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
- Selection
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Higher education credits (maximum 285 credits)
- Fees
- If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 14,250
- Total tuition fee: SEK 14,250
- Application deadline
- 15 April 2026
- Application code
- UU-22011
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- Registration period
- 23 July 2026–24 August 2026
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
The course provides an in-depth orientation to research issuess, concepts, and theories in contemporary economic geography. Key questions addressed include how knowledge, innovation, and new technologies transform economic activities and relationships across different places and geographical scales, as well as how they may contribute to geographically uneven economic development. The course, therefore, examines the opportunities and risks associated with various economic development strategies. It offers perspectives and analytical tools that are useful both in research and in professions focused on business, policy development, or urban and regional planning.
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