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Leuphana University Lüneburg

Sustainability Science

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Subjects: Agriculture, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences, Sustainability, Biology, Biosciences, Chemistry

M.Sc.

Degree

120

ECTS

English only

Language

Winter semester: 01 May/01 Jun

Application Deadlines

2 Years (starting: Winter semester)

Duration

Free

Tuition Fees (per semester)

Starting: Winter semester
Application:: students from Non-EU Countries: uni-assist | students from All other options: directly at the University
Study mode:: On campus

Five Reasons to choose this Master's Program

Learn to sustainably balance natural sciences and the humanities

Understand how the world economy, politics, culture, and laws affect sustainability and determine how to better manage these factors. This program excels in exploring social-ecological systems in a scholarly, interdisciplinary way.

Leuphana—Leader in Sustainability

Not only is the sustainability faculty the first of its kind in Germany and Europe, but the university is also climate-neutral, and its central building is one of the most energy-efficient public buildings in the world.

Career options everywhere

The degree program is designed to empower students to act as catalysts for change, instigating, advancing, and overseeing shifts towards sustainable practices within economic, scientific, political, and civil organizations. Whether you would prefer to work in research or private companies or go into politics, you’ll be fully prepared to manage the challenges of today’s reality.

Get inspired by Leuphana’s futuristic campus

Full of green and nature, the campus has a central building with science-fiction architecture that will inspire you to become the best version of yourself.

Live and study in one of Germany’s most beautiful cities

Lüneburg’s old town is truly beautiful, and the city provides many options for recreational outdoor activities. The active student community makes Lüneburg interesting, especially for younger people.

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Course Description

How does the economy, politics, culture and law, among other factors, affect sustainability? Learn how to analyze all of these factors from different perspectives, and you’ll be able to manage modern organizations like nobody else. This is what the M.Sc. in Sustainability Science program wants to teach you, in an interdisciplinary, research-oriented and problem-focused way.

Target Groups

The M.Sc. Sustainability Science is intended for holders of a first academic degree in:

Biochemistry, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Communication Science, Computer Science, Cultural Science, Ecology, Economics, Educational Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geoecology, Geography, Geology, Legal Studies, Media Science, Philosophy, Physics, Planning Science, Political Science, Psychology, or Sustainability Science

wishing to further their knowledge in the field of sustainability science.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

The application requirements for the study program in “Sustainability Science” are:

Bachelor's (Undergraduate) Degree

Previous degree (or equivalent) in:

Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geoecology, Geography, Geology, Physics, Planning Science, Sustainability Science.

Business Administration, Economics.

Communication Science, Media Science.

Computer Science (Informatics).

Cultural Science, Legal Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology.

Educational Sciences (Pedagogy).

Minimum ECTS required:

(not mentioned).

At least 60 CP in modules relevant to the listed
subjects/disciplines, thereof min. 30* CP Sustainability related.

*Please include a separate, informal list of all modules related to Sustainability Science with your application.

Language Requirements

The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.

English

TOEFL iBT

min 85

Cambridge

min C1 Advanced (CAE)
Specification: Grade C or better.

IELTS

min 5.5

TOEIC

min 785
Specification: In listening and reading.

Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"?

no information provided by university

Additional information:

The English language knowledge can also be proven by modules of previous studies of at least 30 Credit Points according to ECTS that have been taught and successfully examined entirely in English, a successfully completed study program in English, or a certificate from an English-speaking school qualifying for entry into higher education in the respective country. The certification should not be older than four years (except for the school certificate).