Upon obtaining the degree of the Department of Geography, the graduate is expected to:

• 1. To acquire a geographical way of thinking, in order to recognize, describe, analyze and interpret contemporary environmental and socio-economic phenomena at the local, regional, national and global level. Also, to emphasize the spatial dimension of anthropogenic/social phenomena and to analyze the active role that space plays in their creation and reproduction.
  2. To be able to utilize the above knowledge and skills in the analysis, evaluation, documentation, organization and synthesis of population, demographic, social, cultural, economic and political phenomena.
  3. To analyze and interpret the mutual interaction of space with human activities, social relations and practices and their changes synchronously and through time.
  4. To perceive, evaluate, analyze and interpret the basic principles of the natural environment, and in particular the elements and processes of the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere and their physical and ecological interactions.
  5. To distinguish, analyze and capture environmental pressures and disasters.
  6. To collect, process and analyze qualitative and quantitative data for the study of natural and social phenomena. To be able to effectively use appropriate software systems for this purpose (such as, for example, Statistical and Geographical Information Systems).
  7. To interpret and create maps and other representations of geographic information.
  8. To judge and evaluate spatial development theories and to be able to quantitatively and qualitatively analyze the main points and geographical dimensions of contemporary socio-economic activities and phenomena, the balanced and uneven development of space and the geographical aspects of globalization.
  9. To know theoretical approaches to spatial and urban planning, their implementation mechanisms and institutions, and to develop knowledge and skills in the use of basic techniques of urban and regional analysis.
  10. To prepare, or participate in scientific groups that prepare, environmental, spatial planning, regulatory, urban planning, topographical, spatial, economic and social studies.
  11. To staff and participate in research groups on natural and man-made geographical issues.
  12. Be able to teach courses related to Geography in Secondary and Post-Secondary Education (indicative: Geography, Geography/Geology, Digital Cartography, Geoinformatics Applications).
  13. To possess critical thinking and responsibility when dealing with scientific problems and to have the ability to present them in writing and orally.
  14. To acquire the social and individual skills that allow him/her to participate and cooperate constructively in groups.
  15. Be digitally literate to effectively use basic IT applications.