The educational process is based on modern teaching methods, combining theoretical approaches with empirical applications and case studies. It is enriched through educational field trips and on-site research activities and is further supported by distance learning via the e-class platform. The Department encourages student mobility through participation in the Erasmus+ program and supports the acquisition of professional experience through internship opportunities.
The Undergraduate Study Program of the Department of Geography is structured in two phases. The first phase covers the first five semesters and consists exclusively of core compulsory courses. These courses introduce students to the fundamental concepts of geography and help them develop essential academic and research skills. The second phase, spanning the final three semesters, focuses primarily on advanced elective courses, which are organized into four thematic areas: (a) physical geography, (b) human geography, (c) Spatial Planning, and (d) Geoinformatics. More information about the courses can be found in the Undergraduate Curriculum.
Graduates of the Department of Geography at Harokopio University acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue professional careers across the public, private, and non-profit sectors. They are equipped to work in areas such as central government, local and regional authorities, national and regional business networks, business associations, consulting firms, secondary education, scientific research, and non-governmental organizations. For more information about the career paths of our graduates, visit the Career Opportunities section.
The Department of Geography also offers two dynamic Postgraduate Programs (M.Sc.), designed in line with current developments in the field of Geography and its applications.
The M.Sc. “Climate Crisis, Risks, and Disasters” focuses on the study and management of natural and human-induced hazards within the context of climate change, while the Interdepartmental M.Sc. “Applied Geoinformatics” emphasizes modern geospatial technologies and their applications in the analysis, interpretation, and resolution of complex geographical issues, across cutting-edge research areas and sectors of the labor market.
Finally, the Department provides a high-quality and forward-looking framework for Doctoral Studies, with an emphasis on the production of original scientific knowledge and engagement with contemporary research challenges. Phd students are actively supported in developing advanced research skills and are encouraged to participate in the international scientific community.