M.Sc. Geography of Environmental Risks and Human Security

For non-native English speakers or applicants from countries where English is not the official language, an English-language proficiency certificate is required to show at least level B2 CEFR (TOEFL paper-based 577 or computer-based 213, IELTS 6.5, or equivalent)

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Applicants must possess a first, higher education qualification (Bachelor’s Degree) in Geography or a related/comparable professionally certified study programme. Out of all higher education qualifications earned (Bachelor’s, Master’s, additional academic coursework, etc.

applicants must have accumulated at least 100 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) from courses related to the following three areas:

1. human geography and social sciences with a focus on spatial patterns, society, and development

2. science methodology and empirical research methods

3. physical geography, geosciences, and environmental sciences with a focus on Earth system science

• only relevant, postgraduate work experience accepted
• must state duration to the day, i.e. dd.mm.yyyy – dd.mm.yyyy
• must be issued by a person authorized to do so
• must in total amount to at least two years of documented experience by

time of application. Work experience gathered after the application

deadline cannot be counted.

• also: dated, stamped, signed & must contain a letterhead.