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Desert Studies: Environmental Studies

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Tuition EUR 17,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 14,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2001-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Be'er Sheva, Israel
Language English

Program Overview

The Desert Studies: Environmental Studies at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences 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 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 Desert Studies: Environmental Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Israel and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: EUR 17,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 14,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
  6. Location: Beersheba, Israel

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Desert Studies: Environmental Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:

  1. Research Scientist
  2. Environmental Consultant
  3. Laboratory Manager
  4. Science Writer
  5. Policy Advisor
  6. Academic Researcher

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Guided Reading in Pastoralism and mobility
  2. Scientific Presentation
  3. Geography of Desertification
  4. Building Design in the Desert
  5. Theory and Applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  6. Desert Settlements Through Time
  7. Urban Microclimate in the Desert
  8. Desert Settlements Through Time
  9. Guided Reading on Desert and Arid Zone Economics
  10. Guided Reading on Water Politics in Arid Regions
  11. Critical Perspective on Development
  12. Research Methods in Desert Architecture
  13. Research Methods in Social Sciences
  14. Gender and Development
  15. Disaster Contingency Planning in Drylands
  16. Modern Bio-Climatic Architecture
  17. Passive Heating and Cooling of Buildings
  18. Sustainable Design Studio
  19. Guided Reading on Political Economy of Development Projects
  20. Research Seminar: Neighborhood and Settlement Patterns in the Negev Region

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • A certified copy of your diploma.
  • Certified copies of your academic transcripts.
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two academic letters of recommendation (three letters of recommendation for the Environmental Studies track).
  • If available, please submit an official document from the university in which you studied that ranks your final degree average grade in relation to the other graduates of the department.
  • TOFEL examination score or IELTS examination score or alternatively an official letter from your university indicating your competence in understanding, speaking, reading and writing English.
  • One-page statement describing your research proposal for the tracks of study.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 17,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 14,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students

Tuition fees: EUR 17,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 14,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Ben-Gurion University of the Negev 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 Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

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Be'er Sheva, Israel

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2001-01-18
  • Start Date 2018-03-10
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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