Global Change: Ecosystem Science and Policy (Joint Degree with University College Dublin)
Justus Liebig University GiessenProgram Overview
The Global Change: Ecosystem Science and Policy (Joint Degree with University College Dublin) at Justus Liebig University Giessen is a MSc programme in Humanities over 16 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Global Change: Ecosystem Science and Policy (Joint Degree with University College Dublin) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 16 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 23,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,790 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: GieÃen, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Global Change: Ecosystem Science and Policy (Joint Degree with University College Dublin) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Work Placement (Global Change)
- Research Project (Global Change)
- Science and Policy
- Biodiversity Informatics (JLU)
- Ecosystem and model development (JLU)
- Resource Economics and Environmental Management (JLU)
- Scientific Presentations in Ecology (JLU)
- Human Health Impacts of Climate Change (JLU)
- Global Change - Advanced techniques (JLU)
- Plant-Soil-Atmosphere Interactions (JLU)
- Seminar on current issues in Biophilosophy (JLU)
- Natural Resources & Global Governance
- World Food Economy (JLU)
- Policy Consulting - Environmental Policy and Development Cooperation (JLU)
- Man in Past Climates and Climate Change Impacts (JLU)
- Economic Development & World Agricultural Markets (JLU)
- Team Work (JLU)
- Plant-Atmosphere Climate Interactions
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Global Change Ecology
- Peatlands and Environmental Change
- Management of Sustainable Fisheries (On-line)
- Environmental Law and Policy
- Energy Systems & Climate Chang
- Quantitative Methods for Engineers
- Introduction to Data Analytics (Online)
- Data Programming with R (Online)
- Biodiversity
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- This programme is intended for applicants with a degree in an appropriate life sciences discipline, such as biology, agriculture or environmental science (including zoology, ecology, biochemistry, geology and physics). A lower second class honours (GPA 2.48 and above) or international equivalent is required.
- Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 23,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,790 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 23,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,790 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Justus Liebig University Giessen directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Justus Liebig University Giessen
Justus Liebig University Giessen
Gießen, Germany
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 16 months
