Sustainable Transition
Justus Liebig University Giessen
Program Overview
Do you want to understand development and transition processes? Do you want to initiate social and technological change to make economic activities more sustainable? Are you interested in social, economic, political and natural sciences, especially in their interdependencies? Do you want to study from anywhere in the world at one of Germany's oldest universities? Then join us in working towards a more sustainable future, with a special emphasis on sustainable agricultural and food systems, and explore our international Master's degree programme in Sustainable Transition! The Master‘s degree programme in Sustainable Transition is the first fully online degree programme at Justus Liebig University Giessen, offered by the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Nutritional Sciences and Environmental Management (Faculty 09), a faculty with recognised expertise in the scientific analysis of agricultural and food systems. The standard duration of the programme is four semesters. All courses and examinations are offered online and can be taken remotely. If you wish to be physically present in Giessen during your studies, you can attend on-site courses during the summer vacations. As a student of our MSc programme, you will: analyse and understand the concept of sustainability and the trade-offs involved through the lens of different disciplines, comprehend the various areas of transition, including economic, legal, political, social, agricultural, and environmental aspects, and how they relate to sustainability, gain knowledge as well as analytical competences in methods and strategies to enhance transition processes towards a more sustainable economy, and be skilled in evaluating transition processes from a sustainability perspective and developing solutions for sustainable transitions applicable to the private and public sectors.
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October)
Duration
4 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€45,000 – €75,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
As the entire degree course is taught in English, applicants must provide proof of sufficient knowledge of written and spoken English. The required level of proficiency must be certified by one of the following: the TOEFL Test iBT (Internet-based test) with at least 95 points or the IELTS test with a minimum grade of 7 in the academic test; proof of university entrance qualification awarded by one of the following countries: Australia, Ireland, Canada, Aotearoa/New Zealand, the USA, the UK, or South Africa; proof of completion of an English-language Bachelor’s degree course in one of the following countries: Australia, Ireland, Canada, Aotearoa/New Zealand, the USA, the UK, or South Africa; or the UNIcert III certificate.
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
In general, students can apply for this Master's programme if they hold a Bachelor's degree with a duration of at least three years (180 credits) or a comparable degree and the grade "good" or "very good" (minimum grade of 2.6 in the German grading system) in a closely related scientific field. For example: Agrarwissenschaften (Agricultural Science) Ernährungswissenschaften (Nutrition) Nachwachsende Rohstoffe und Bioressourcen (Crop Biomass and Bioresources) Ökotrophologie (Nutritional Sciences and Home Economics) Umwelt und globaler Wandel (Environment and Global Change) Umweltmanagement (Environmental Management) Wirtschaftswissenschaften (Economics) Rechtswissenschaften (Law) Sozial- und Politikwissenschaften (Political Science) Applications with a Bachelor’s degree in another scientific field or with a Bachelor’s degree from abroad will be examined individually as to whether the study requirements are fulfilled. For the Sustainable Transition Master’s programme sufficient knowledge in the fields of economics, law and/or social sciences must be demonstrated, at least 60 CP in one of these fields. The application must also include a letter of motivation with 500 words (+/- 10%) outlining the candidate’s personal motivation and his or her subject-specific knowledge. The criteria for the evaluation of the motivation letter are given in the examination regulations. A specialist commission at JLU will then finally decide on the admission. Any information on the status of acceptance without having completed the application process is not possible. Detailed information about the application process is provided here: https://www.uni-giessen.de/en/faculties/f09/studies/general .
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
IELTS 7.0 overall
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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