Program Overview
The Marine Geosciences at University of Kiel is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 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 Marine Geosciences 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Kiel, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Marine Geosciences 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
- Evolution of Biosphere and Climate
- Coastal Geology
- Basin Analysis
- Biogeochemistry
- Marine Ressources
- Marine Geosystems
- Submarine Mapping
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
For The APPLICATION PROCESS please provide the following documents:
1) Filled out application form.
2) Letter of application/motivation (max. 1 page)
3) Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages)
4) Proof of Bachelor of Science in a relevant field - with a grade of 2,5 or better;
Certificate and Transcripts of Records (Please provide an overview/table with ECTS points or hours of courses you have had in a) Geosciences b) Geophysics c) Mineralogy)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Jul, 2027
About University of Kiel
University of Kiel
Kiel, Germany
Kiel University, is a public research university in the city of Kiel, Germany. It was founded in 1665 as the Academia Holsatorum Chiloniensis by Christian Albert, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp and has...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2027
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
