Overview (MSc) #

Master’s students in the M.Sc. Global Change Geography will acquire in-depth knowledge of current research topics, methodologies, and insights into the interactions between the environment and society in the context of global change. The program focuses on providing expertise in scientific methods and findings from physical geography, particularly in biogeography, climatology, hydrology, remote sensing, sustainability science, and geoinformation science.

Students will learn to integrate scientific theories, findings, and methods for analyzing and modeling human-environmental systems. Additionally, the program emphasizes the development of key scientific skills, including scientific writing and presentation, and critical analysis of primary literature. Competencies in addressing global change and sustainable transformation are fostered through diverse teaching and assessment methods, such as traditional classroom instruction, virtual lessons, research-guided project work, intensive research seminars, and fieldwork. This program prepares students for a broad range of professional careers, including roles in research, planning, consultancy, nature conservation, development cooperation, specialized media, and international organizations.

The program builds on a strong network of partners from research institutions in and around Berlin, e.g.,

• Integrative Research Institute on Transformations of Human-Environment Systems (IRI THESys)
• Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)
• IGB Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries
• Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ)
• Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research (AWI)
• Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).
• The Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO)
• The Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF)