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M.Sc. International Area Studies - Global Change Geography

Martin Luther University (MLU) Halle-Wittenberg Halle (Saale)

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  • Winter intake
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  • Bilingual
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Jun
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About the programme

International Area Studies - Global Change Geography is a bilingual (English and German) M.Sc. at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg over 4 semesters with 120 credits, starting in the winter semester only. It studies global change in local and regional contexts, such as globalisation, the world economy, international conflicts, land use change, limited resources and climate change, from different geographical perspectives on human-environment relations. You can specialise in Land System Science, Human Geography, Digital Geography or Social-Ecological Systems, using methods from remote sensing and GIS to social science surveys, and join research projects within modules. International applicants need English at B2 and German for university study, plus a geography-related Bachelor's.

Specialization

Program offers a specialization in Land System Science, Human Geography, Digital Geography, Social-Ecological Systems

Fields of study

Environmental Engineering(Engineering)
Geography & Geology(Earth & Environmental)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for International Area Studies - Global Change Geography at Martin Luther University (MLU) Halle-Wittenberg

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0

German language

German for application
C1
German for enrollment
C1
Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.3

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

  • hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in geographically oriented or comparable field with a minimum grade of 2.3 or better according to the German academic grading scale and

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  • prove good knowledge of written and spoken English.

A study programme is comparable if

  • at least 10 ECTS have been obtained in geographical and spatial science methods (e.g. statistics or geographical information systems), and

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  • at least 60 ECTS have been obtained in at least three areas clearly related to planning sciences, environmental sciences, physical geography and human geography.

Decisions on comparability are made by the examination board on the basis of the transcript of records submitted.

Applicants must prove their English language proficiency by submitting either TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Certificate, Unicert II, German Abitur or an equivalent internationally recognised language certificate attesting level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). However, proof of language proficiency is not required if the first degree was obtained in a study programme taught in English.

Important note: The _MSc International Area Studies - Global Change Geography_ is a bilingual study programme (English/German). Therefore, international applicants must additionally prove their German language proficiency for studies. For more detailed information on German language requirements for university, see here (opens in a new tab).

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What to prepare for your application to International Area Studies - Global Change Geography

Programme-specific documents

The application is done paperless online with digital scans of your original documents. The following documents are required:

High school graduation (graduation certificate including course and grade overview).

If you studied at university or college: graduation certificate respectively course and grade overview including official grading scheme. Important: Prospective graduation documents will be accepted. However, you should submit the final graduation certificate no later than 4 months after semester start (31 January or winter term applications, 31 July for summer term applications).

Language certificate.

If applicable, further proof of subject-related admission requirements (e.g. proof of internships, CV, motivation letter, ...). Please enquire about specific admission requirements in our study catalogue under point Admission Requirements for the desired programme.

Certified translations (under oath/ admissible at court) in German or Englisch, if your documents are not issued in one of these languages already.

only for applicants with certificates from India, China or Vietnam: APS certificate

This programme applies via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for International Area Studies - Global Change Geography at Martin Luther University (MLU) Halle-Wittenberg

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Apply via

Via uni-assist

uni-assist checks your papers first. Then the university decides on your application.

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online

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Address

Von-Seckendorff-Platz 4,

Room H4 2.27

06120 Halle (Saale), Germany

Studierenden-Service-Center (SSC),

Universitätsplatz 11 → Löwengebäude,

06108 Halle (Saale), Germany

Postal address:

Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg

06099 Halle (Saale)

Germany

→ www.uni-halle.de/international-students

→ www.uni-halle.de/appl

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

278.75 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,462 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

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