MSc Global Challenges for Sustainability at University of Würzburg

English-taught joint master's programme of the CHARM-EU alliance in transdisciplinary sustainability and societal challenges. The 120 ECTS are delivered in four consecutive phases of about five months, with compulsory mobility in the flexible second phase and the opportunity to study at up to four partner universities.

Department: CHARM-EU European University alliance (Würzburg is one of the possible Phase 1 locations)  |  Duration: 2 years (4 semesters); 120 ECTS  |  Intake: September (applications 15 January to 8 February in the first period, 9 to 22 February in the second period)  |  Study mode: full-time; international programme  |  Location: Würzburg, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Ten modules across four phases. Phase 1 (preparatory phase, September to January, 30 ECTS) covers social innovation, sustainability and transdisciplinary research; later phases include a flexible phase with track choice and compulsory mobility. Assessment is programmatic, with phase decisions based on programme learning outcomes.

Career pathways

Roles in consultancies, educational institutions, energy firms, government bodies, urban mobility initiatives, environmental organisations, non-profits, media companies and urban development projects.

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