MSc Physical Geography: Environmental History
An interdisciplinary Master's programme exploring the reconstruction of past environmental and climatic changes.
Best for:Best for geography, geoscience, or archaeology graduates seeking an interdisciplinary approach to environmental history and climate reconstruction.
Overview
The MSc in Physical Geography: Environmental History at the University of Bremen provides advanced training in reconstructing environmental and climatic history. This unique programme combines physical and human geography, archaeology, geosciences, paleobiology, and environmental physics to analyze anthropogenic and natural environmental impacts. Students engage in interdisciplinary coursework, field and laboratory exercises, and research projects to develop individualized profiles. The curriculum culminates in a Master's thesis conducted during the fourth semester, preparing graduates for careers in research, climate reconstruction, and environmental management.
What you'll do
- Participate in interdisciplinary lectures, seminars, and collaborative projects across geography, archaeology, and geosciences.
- Conduct hands-on field and laboratory exercises to analyze spatio-temporal environmental data.
- Engage with ongoing research questions guided by leading experts in environmental and climate reconstruction.
- Complete elective modules, project work, and optional international internships to build a specialized professional profile.
- Write and defend an independent Master's thesis focusing on an environmental history or physical geography topic.
Requirements
Degree required: BSc degree in Geography with a focus on Physical Geography, in Geosciences or Earth Sciences with a focus on Sedimentology or Quaternary Geology, or in Archaeology with a focus on Geoarchaeology
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; B2 required, demonstrated by certificates such as TOEFL iBT (72+), IELTS Academic (6.0+), TOEIC (785+), or equivalent.
Instruction: English (95%), German (5% only for optional elective courses)
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge and subject-specific competencies through at least 27 CP in physical geography, quaternary geology, and/or geoarchaeology courses.
- Aptitude for analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating complex natural and anthropogenic environmental changes.
- Ability to handle computer-based analyses and visualization techniques for spatio-temporal data.
- Strong academic record evaluated via undergraduate grade point average.
- Applicants from all countries holding an eligible Bachelor's degree or a preliminary transcript of records attesting at least 135 ECTS credits.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-02-28
Applicants must submit their application materials through the University of Bremen's official online master's application portal. Required documents including transcripts, CV, and a letter of motivation must be provided before the application deadline.
- CV
- Letter of motivation
- Bachelor's certificate and report or preliminary transcript of records attesting at least 135 ECTS credits
- English language proficiency certificate
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