Master of Science in Sustainable Development
Explore interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary sustainability challenges at the University of Basel.
Best for:Best for students with diverse academic backgrounds seeking an interdisciplinary approach to environmental and socio-economic sustainability.
Overview
The Master of Science in Sustainable Development at the University of Basel is an interdisciplinary graduate programme integrating insights from the natural, social, and economic sciences. Offered across multiple faculties including Science, Business and Economics, and Humanities, the curriculum equips students with analytical, integrative, and reflexive skills to address complex environmental and societal questions. Participants learn to navigate a broad range of instruments and develop competencies necessary for collaborative, research-based work in sustainability fields. The programme spans 120 ECTS and prepares graduates to tackle contemporary sustainability challenges professionally and academically.
What you'll do
- Complete coursework across natural, social, and economic sciences totaling 120 ECTS
- Engage in interdisciplinary and research-based group settings to address complex sustainability questions
- Develop analytical and integrative methodologies for evaluating sustainability issues
- Apply reflexive skills and various instruments relevant to sustainability practice
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in natural, social, or economic sciences
- Capacity for interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration
- Analytical and integrative problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in dealing with qualitative and quantitative assessment instruments
- Meet general university admission criteria for Master's degree studies at the University of Basel
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How to apply
Deadline: April 30 / November 30
Prospective students must submit their application through the official university portal or program website before the stated admission deadlines. Ensure all required academic transcripts and supporting documentation are prepared according to the university's guidelines.
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificate
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