MSc Global Change: Ecosystem Science and Policy at Justus Liebig University Giessen

Programme overview

International joint Master's programme offered by JLU and University College Dublin (UCD), combining science, policy and data management with practical experience and stays abroad. Graduates receive a joint Master's degree (M.Sc.) from both universities.

Faculty: Fachbereich 08 - Biology and Chemistry | Department: Biology and Chemistry (joint programme with University College Dublin) | Duration: 3 semesters (16 months) | Study mode: full-time; English-taught; joint degree with University College Dublin | Intake: September (winter semester), starting at UCD Dublin | Location: Gießen, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Semester 1 (September-December) at UCD Dublin, a six-week work placement (January-February), semester 2 (March-July) at JLU Giessen, and semester 3 (August-December) for the Master's thesis written as a scientific paper at UCD or JLU. Covers global-change topics such as climate change, biodiversity loss and resource consumption.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared to take on responsibilities at the interface of society and the environment, building a bridge between science and policy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application and enrolment take place at University College Dublin. Entry requires a Bachelor's degree of at least 180 ECTS with an average grade of 2.48 (UCD grade points) or better in Biology, Agricultural Studies or Natural or Environmental Sciences; other degrees such as zoology, ecology, geology or biochemistry may be accepted. Proof of English is required if the first degree was not in English (for example TOEFL paper-based 600, internet-based 100, or IELTS Academic).

Intake: September (winter semester), starting at UCD Dublin

Duration: 3 semesters (16 months)

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

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