MSc Global Change Ecosystem Science & Policy at University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
- Tuition Fee € 26,400
- Country Rank-
- Duration16 Months
- Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 79
Program Overview
The current environmental changes affect both natural ecosystems and civil societies. Global change refers to planetary-scale changes occurring in complex socio-ecological systems, which are affected by climatic and non-climatic drivers (e.g., changes in human society). Understanding the intricate, medium- to longterm changes in our land, air and water requires advanced scientific knowledge in measurement, modelling and prediction.
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The first semester is based at UCD Ireland between September and December.
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This is followed by a 6 week minimum internship in a company or institution of your choice (for example: Environmental Protection Agency, Food and Agriculture Organisation, UNFCCC and Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change offcies, Rural Investment Support for Europe foundation, ICLEI (Local Government for Sustainability), Postdam Institute for Advanced Sustainability STudies, Irish Environmental Network, European Forest Institute).
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The second taught semester is based in JLU, Giessen, Germany between March and August.
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The last semester is devoted entirely to an individual research project, which can be undertaken in either UCD or JLU or a host instiutions.
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You will gain expertise in global change processes (soil, air, water), plant-soil-atmosphere interactions; skills to work at the science and policy interface; environmental law and international regulations as well as specific communication skills.
Cost Of Studying At University College Dublin
Interest rates as low as 8.9% *
250K+
Students Assisted
800Cr+
Loan Amount Disbursed
5000+
Loans Sanctioned