Global Change: Ecosystem Science and Policy (MSc)
An interdisciplinary Master's programme bridging ecosystem science, data management, and environmental policy.
Best for:Best for students with a background in life sciences seeking to integrate ecological research with environmental policy and management.
Overview
The Global Change: Ecosystem Science and Policy programme is a joint Master's degree offered by Justus Liebig University Giessen and University College Dublin. This 16-month, full-time course integrates advanced scientific training in ecology with policy analysis and data management to address planetary-scale socio-ecological challenges. Students engage in active research, gain practical experience through mandatory work placements, and complete an individual research project. Graduates are prepared to act as effective bridges between scientific research and environmental policy-making.
What you'll do
- Complete 14 modules including core topics in ecology, environmental law, and data interpretation.
- Participate in active research groups and ecosystem experiments at both partner universities.
- Undertake a minimum six-week work placement in an environmental organization or company.
- Conduct an independent research project during the third semester.
- Prepare a Master's thesis in the form of a scientific paper.
- Engage with expert and lay audiences regarding scientific findings and policy implications.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Agricultural Studies, Natural Sciences, or Environmental Sciences with at least 180 ECTS.
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; C1 level required.
Instruction: English
- Academic background in life sciences or related fields.
- Minimum average grade of 2.48 (UCD grade points) or equivalent.
- English proficiency at C1 level (e.g., IELTS 6.5).
- Must hold a relevant Bachelor's degree with 180 ECTS.
- Must meet the minimum grade point average requirements.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2025-07-15 · open until filled
Applications follow a rolling procedure with a recommended deadline of July 15th for the following winter semester. Prospective students should apply through the official UCD application portal. For short-notice inquiries, contact the UCD programme director directly.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- English language proficiency certificate
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