MSc Geosystems in Transition (Geosysteme im Wandel) at Justus Liebig University Giessen

Programme overview

Builds on the geographical foundations of a Bachelor's degree and focuses on linking expertise in physical geography. Students analyse a concrete geosystem, such as a river catchment, from climatological, geomorphological, hydrological, biological and pedological perspectives and transfer the knowledge to geosystems in other regions, with global climate and environmental change as the context.

Faculty: Fachbereich 07 - Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics, Geography | Department: Geography | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 CP | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Gießen, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Research-based learning in which students collect their own empirical data in the field and laboratory, test hypotheses and answer research questions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry requires a Bachelor's degree in Geography or Environment and Global Change from a German university; other (also foreign) degrees such as geology, geoecology, geosciences or environmental management can be recognised after individual review. English at CEFR B1 must be proven at application. Start is in the winter semester; a summer semester start is possible after advice from the chair of the examination committee.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 CP

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-giessen.de/de/studium/bewerbung

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