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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.
 

  • The first semester is based at UCD Ireland between September and December. 

  • 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).

  • The second taught semester is based in JLU, Giessen, Germany between March and August.

  • The last semester is devoted entirely to an individual research project, which can be undertaken in either UCD or JLU or a host instiutions. 

  • 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