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MA Geographies of Sustainability (Geographien der Nachhaltigkeit) at University of Passau

University of Passau, Germany

Programme overview

Master of Arts linking geographical thinking with sustainability transformations, focused on sustainable tourism, regional development and climate adaptation, with field experience and interdisciplinary exchange. Replaces the earlier Geography: Culture, Environment and Tourism programme.

Faculty: Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Passau, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Three module areas plus thesis: core module groups in human and physical geography applied to sustainability; geographical working methods and qualitative and quantitative methods including geoinformation; and further modules.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree based on at least three years in a social or environmental science with a grade of at least 2.7 or top 50% of the cohort; at least 10 ECTS in geography and 5 ECTS in methods or statistics; English at CEFR B2 and German at B2. Applications for the winter semester: 15 April to 15 July (EEA degrees) or 1 April to 30 June (via uni-assist).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-passau.de/bewerbung-einschreibung

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