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Sustainable Development (Master of Science)
| Official titLE | Sustainable Development |
|---|---|
| Degree | Master of Science (M.Sc.) |
| Program length | 4 semesters / 2 years (120 ECTS points) |
| Start | winter semester |
| Language of instruction | English |
In this master’s program, you will acquire solid knowledge of human–environment relationships and develop an advanced conceptual and methodological understanding for the analysis, evaluation, and governance of sustainability-related transformation processes. You will engage with the impacts of climate change and planetary boundaries, as well as their implications for societal challenges such as poverty, health, and education. At the same time, you will analyse ecological processes, environmental change, and ecosystem services. The program aims to enable you to systematically analyse complex interactions between societal, economic, and ecological processes and to develop scientifically grounded strategies for sustainable solutions and action.
Objectives
The master’s programme “Sustainable Development” is a research-oriented, interdisciplinary, and internationally focused degree programme designed to prepare students for professional careers with high analytical demands as well as for advanced academic qualifications. Graduates are qualified for challenging positions in ministries and public authorities, research institutes, international organisations, corporate and policy consulting, the media sector, and for responsible roles in the private sector. They possess the ability to analyse and contextualise the drivers, dynamics, and frameworks of societal, economic, and ecological transformation processes. In doing so, they are able to critically reflect on models and guiding principles of sustainable development and to develop independent conceptual approaches and solutions. Furthermore, graduates are capable of communicating the results of their analyses competently, clearly, and in a target-group-oriented manner, both orally and in writing. They are able to present complex issues in an accessible way and to contribute substantively to academic and societal discussions.
Admission requirements
Education certificates
Required university degree We require proof of completion of a relevant Bachelor's degree in the fields of economics or geography, or proof of a comparable German or international university degree that includes professional qualifications.
In the case of a comparable degree, basic knowledge of economics or geography must be demonstrated. Courses in the social sciences can be incorporated into the master’s program as needed.
The qualifying university degree must have included at least 50 credit points (CP) in subject-related fundamentals. Of the 50 CP, at least 30 must have been in economics and/or geography (not including method courses). Up to 20 CP can be from the social sciences (again, not including method courses).
In addition, prerequisite methodological knowledge in the form of at least 10 CP from the fields of qualitative research, mathematics, statistics, econometrics, cartography, empirical social research, and/or empirical economic research must have been completed in the qualifying degree program. Proof must be provided of theoretical knowledge from the aforementioned areas. Proof of practical application of the knowledge is not necessary, as this master's program is research-oriented.
If additional courses or examinations are required of an applicant, the Examination Committee may accept the application on the condition that up to 30 additional CP are completed before graduation from the master’s program. In this case, the studies may be extended accordingly.Certifications of program-specific knowledge and skills to be submitted prior to admission: Other Skills:
English skills at Level C1 of the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages".Admission mode Eligibility assessment proces Who can answer questions?
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Prof. Dr. Sören Becker
Deutschhausstraße 10
Room: +2/0130
35037 MarburgTel.: +49 6421 28-24254
Email: soeren.becker@geo.uni-marburg.deFormal questions about your application
In case of formal questions about the application, please contact Master's Coordination with your application number (if available) at master@uni-marburg.de
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