Environmental Challenges and Human Responses
University of Kaiserslautern-Landau · Landau, Europe
Duration
24 mo
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About this programme
This cross-locational, research-based Master's degree programme combines knowledge from basic research in environmental sciences on complex environmental systems with basic research on the interaction of environmental systems with society and individuals (human-environment interactions). The methods course provides you with the tools to model such complex systems between people and the environment and to relate them to various fields of application (psychology, communication, economics, spatial planning, civil engineering). This enables you to work out scientifically based options for action and to develop solutions on the basis of interdisciplinary analyses that are both technically possible and socially acceptable as well as practicable. In addition to courses on the basic knowledge of the various application disciplines, your curriculum includes advanced introductions to the interdisciplinary integration of theoretical knowledge and scientific methods from different subjects. Furthermore, there is a specific focus on research-based learning: through the close connection to ongoing research projects, case studies and empirical Master's theses, you will consistently evaluate options for action on the basis of scientific knowledge. The programme has a standard period of study of four semesters and leads to a Master of Science degree. A total of 120 ECTS are required for the degree, of which 30 ECTS are for the Master's thesis (including colloquium). The following modular content is taught during the course: Seven compulsory modules: three basic modules Environmental Challenges with Global Impact (8 ECTS) Human-Environment Systems (8 ECTS) Human-Environment Interactions (8 ECTS) three method modules Methods in Inter- and Transdisciplinary Research (8 ECTS) Modelling of Ecological Communities (8 ECTS) Social-Ecological Systems Modelling (8 ECTS) Interdisciplinary Research Project (6 ECTS) Internship (eight weeks; 10 ECTS) Individual Studies (8 ECTS) Seven elective modules (each with 6 ECTS), from which three modules must be chosen: Environmental Psychology Environmental Economics and Circular Economy Environmental Communication Societal Transformation Urban and Regional Development Basics of Urban Mobility Urban Water and Resources Management
Intakes & deadlines
Winter semester
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Prerequisites
All application requirements are already fulfilled if you have or are aiming to complete a degree in one of the following programmes: Mensch und Umwelt, BSc at RPTU Psychologie, BSc Umweltwissenschaften, BSc Sozial- und Kommunikationswissenschaften, BA at RPTU Betriebswirtschaftslehre, BSc at RPTU Betriebswirtschaftslehre mit technischer Qualifikation (BWL tQ), BSc at RPTU Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen, BSc at RPTU If you have or are aiming for degrees other than those mentioned above, please note the following application prerequisites. 1. General requirements according to the enrolment regulations of the RPTU must be fulfilled. 2. First professionally qualifying university degree from a state or state-recognised university 3. At least a Bachelor's degree with 180 ECTS credits or comparable, of which: At least 14 credit points (CP) according to ECTS in empirical research methods and/or statistics, including at least 10 CP in quantitative methods or a) at least 8 CP in empirical research methods and/or statistics and b) at least 6 CP in computer science. At least 20 CP in social, political or economic sciences and/or law and/or psychology (excluding methods and statistics) and/or natural or environmental sciences Students or graduates from specifically named degree programmes are not required to provide proof. As proof, we recognise the certificate or the certified transcript of records, which clearly shows the number of credit points earned in relevant courses for the respective prerequisite. In addition, individual certificates stating credit points that have been stamped and signed by the university examination office or examination board or by lecturers at a university are also recognised. Furthermore, please provide us with official module or course descriptions in digital form (direct links) or as a PDF to check the content of the courses listed in your sheet of equivalence. If you do not submit the required module or course descriptions, your application for a place on this degree programme cannot be considered.
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Tuition is No tuition fee. Taken from the university's published fees page, not re-checked since — confirm it before you budget. We confirm the current fee and the scholarships you qualify for — free.
The main intake is Winter semester. Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact deadline for your profile, free.
All application requirements are already fulfilled if you have or are aiming to complete a degree in one of the following programmes: Mensch und Umwelt, BSc at RPTU Psychologie, BSc Umweltwissenschaften, BSc Sozial- und Kommunikationswissenschaften, BA at RPTU Betriebswirtschaftslehre, BSc at RPTU Betriebswirtschaftslehre mit technischer Qualifikation (BWL tQ), BSc at RPTU Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen, BSc at RPTU If you have or are aiming for degrees other than those mentioned above, please note the following application prerequisites. 1. General requirements according to the enrolment regulations of the RPTU must be fulfilled. 2. First professionally qualifying university degree from a state or state-recognised university 3. At least a Bachelor's degree with 180 ECTS credits or comparable, of which: At least 14 credit points (CP) according to ECTS in empirical research methods and/or statistics, including at least 10 CP in quantitative methods or a) at least 8 CP in empirical research methods and/or statistics and b) at least 6 CP in computer science. At least 20 CP in social, political or economic sciences and/or law and/or psychology (excluding methods and statistics) and/or natural or environmental sciences Students or graduates from specifically named degree programmes are not required to provide proof. As proof, we recognise the certificate or the certified transcript of records, which clearly shows the number of credit points earned in relevant courses for the respective prerequisite. In addition, individual certificates stating credit points that have been stamped and signed by the university examination office or examination board or by lecturers at a university are also recognised. Furthermore, please provide us with official module or course descriptions in digital form (direct links) or as a PDF to check the content of the courses listed in your sheet of equivalence. If you do not submit the required module or course descriptions, your application for a place on this degree programme cannot be considered.
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