We live in a world in constant transformation: growing cities, climate crises, territorial conflicts, inequalities, and new technologies that are changing how we live and move. To understand these changes—and to act in response to them—we need professionals capable of reading the territory, interpreting data, and proposing sustainable solutions. This is the purpose of the Degree in Geography and Global Challenges at the Faculty of Letters of the University of Lleida.
During the programme, students will learn to analyse territory by combining natural sciences, social sciences, and advanced technological tools such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and spatial analysis. The aim is to understand how climate, cities, economies, societies, and ecosystems interact, and to apply this knowledge to solving real-world problems.
The degree addresses key issues of the 21st century, including climate change, territorial inequalities, accelerated urbanisation, migration, geopolitical tensions, natural hazards, energy transition, and the digital divide. To this end, students will develop technical skills in cartography, statistics, database management, and the use of specialised software—especially GIS—together with a solid theoretical foundation that enables an understanding of social and territorial dynamics. Graduates will be able to combine territorial knowledge, technological skills, and a comprehensive perspective on problems at different scales.
This training prepares students for a wide range of career paths in both the public and private sectors, including public administration, environmental consultancy, urban planning, spatial planning, local development agencies, and education, among others.
In short, Geography and Global Challenges trains professionals with a critical perspective, strong digital skills, and the capacity to engage with territory and contribute to more just, resilient, and sustainable societies.