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MSc Geographical Environmental Research at Freie Universität Berlin

Freie Universität Berlin, Germany

Programme overview

Geographical Environmental Research is a master programme at Freie Universität Berlin, offered by the Department of Earth Sciences (Institute of Geographical Sciences) and leading to the Master of Science (M.Sc.). It has a standard duration of 4 semesters, English, German as the language of instruction, a start in the winter semester. In this research-oriented course of study, based on foundations acquired during the bachelor`s degree, the following topics will be emphasized: scientific theories, models and methods of space structures and processes regarding the development of natural and cultural landscape as well as watercycle in natural and anthropogenically influenced systems.

Faculty: Department of Earth Sciences  |  Department: Department of Earth Sciences Institute of Geographical Sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught and German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany

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Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree in geosciences with credit points in geography corresponding to the bachelor’s program in geography at Freie Universität Berlin, or an equivalent degree. Proof of English language skills (level B2 CEFR). The DSH - or German Language University Entrance Exam for Foreign Students - is obligatory for all applicants whose first language is not German and who have earned their initial degree from a university (or equivalent institution) where the language of instruction is not German.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters

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