BSc in Geography - Culture, Politics and Place in Eugene United States | University of Oregon

The department's human geographers share research interests centered on political, cultural, political-economic, and spatial themes. Working both independently and together, these scholars explore diverse topics such as ethnic-territorial disputes, transnational identity and citizenship, tourism dynamics, rural progress, metropolitan governance, and human-environment relationships. With a focus on critical historical analysis, faculty engage with theoretical and methodological discussions across political geography, cultural geography, political ecology, development studies, and urban research.
As a geography student, you'll examine how borders shape power dynamics and disparities, the uneven impacts of resource availability across regions, why certain areas disproportionately affect environmental challenges, climate change's effects on ecosystems and water systems, and how our surroundings influence identity, behavior, and decision-making. You'll master in-demand geospatial technologies sought by global businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Through this inquiry and these tools, you'll discover where meaningful transformation occurs and how to contribute to it.