Program Overview
The Interdisciplinary Studies in Environmental at Universitat Aut\xc3\xb2noma de Barcelona is a Master programme in Natural Sciences taught in English, Spanish over 12 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 natural sciences. 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 Interdisciplinary Studies in Environmental programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English, Spanish
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 4
- Tuition: EUR 4,920 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,760 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Barcelona, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Interdisciplinary Studies in Environmental programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Interdisciplinary Concepts on Environmental, Economic and Social Sustainability\', "Master\'s Thesis", \'Biological Treatment of Waste and Gases\', \'Bioremediation and Degradation of Industrial Pollutants\', \'Design and Operation of Industrial Treatment Plants\', \'Cutting-edge Environmental Technologies\', \'Intership in Public and Private Companies\', \'Interdisciplinary Concepts on Environmental, Economic and Social Sustainability\', "Master\'s Thesis", \'Industrial Ecology\', \'Waste Management\', \'Corporate Social Responsibility\', \'Environmental Research Techniques\', \'Geographical Information Systems\', \'Intership in Public and Private Companies\', \'Sustainable Mobility and Ecocities\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Access to this master\'s degree is open to holders of an official bachelor\'s degree from a Spanish university or from another higher education institution within or outside the European Higher Education Area, provided this gives access to postgraduate studies in the country of issue.
Admission requirements
Admission requirements are as follows:
Admission requirements for this Master\'s degree are as set out in Royal Decree 1393/2007,that is, an official bachelor\'s degree from a Spanish university or another higher education institution within the EHEA, preferably in the subject areas of chemistry, physics, geology, biology, biochemistry, environmental sciences, geography, economics or chemical, environmental, civil or agricultural engineering.
Access is also open to graduates from outside the EHEA, who are not required to obtain official recognition of their degrees, subject to confirmation that these are academically equivalent to their Spanish counterparts and that they give access to postgraduatestudies in the country of issue. Graduates in other subject areas may also join the programme if their academic transcript or professional activity is related toenvironmental issues.
Students must certify a command of English Language at a level equivalent to the First Certificate. To take the specialisations "Science and Global Change Management" and "Ecological Economics", they will need to prove they have an advanced level. In the case of students with no language certificates, the coordinator will determine the means used to ascertain that their English level is high enough to take the master\'s degree.
English Proficiency: IELTS 4 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,920 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,760 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,920 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,760 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 4
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universitat Aut\xc3\xb2noma de Barcelona 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 Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona
Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona
Bellaterra, Spain
Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-10-17
- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English, Spanish
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 60
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