MSc Sustainable Transition (Online)
Fully online Master’s program focusing on sustainable agricultural and food systems.
Best for:Best for graduates with a BSc in economics, law, social sciences, environmental studies or related fields who seek interdisciplinary training in sustainability and food systems.
Overview
The MSc Sustainable Transition is a fully online master’s degree offered by the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Nutritional Sciences and Environmental Management at Justus Liebig University Giessen. The four‑semester programme combines core modules on sustainability, economics, food systems and climate change with optional profile modules such as Python for environmental scientists and land governance. Students attend synchronous lectures, seminars and group discussions remotely, with the possibility of on‑site block courses during summer vacations. The programme culminates in a Master’s thesis that addresses real‑world sustainability challenges in the private or public sector.
What you'll do
- Complete all core and elective modules and pass the associated examinations.
- Develop and submit a Master’s thesis that addresses a sustainability transition challenge.
- Participate actively in synchronous online lectures, seminars and group discussions.
- Collaborate with peers on interdisciplinary projects and case studies.
- Apply analytical methods to evaluate transition processes for private or public sector solutions.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree (minimum 3 years, 180 ECTS) in a related scientific field with at least a ‘good’ grade (German 2.6).
Degree offered: MSc
Language: English C1 (e.g., IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 95, or equivalent)
Instruction: English
- Strong analytical skills in economics, law, or social sciences
- Ability to work independently in an online learning environment
- Proficiency in English at C1 level
- Basic understanding of sustainability concepts
- Applicants of any nationality
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 180 credits
- Minimum grade ‘good’ (German 2.6) in a closely related field
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-08-15
Submit your application through the uni-assist portal by the deadline, attaching all required documents. The university will review the file and notify you of the admission decision.
- Bachelor’s degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency (C1)
- Motivation letter (≈500 words)
- Curriculum vitae
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