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You are interested in studying Geography of Environmental Transformation in the Master's Programme at the University of Bayreuth? Get a first overview and more detailed information here.

The English-taught M.Sc. programme at the University of Bayreuth provides expertise and practical experience in the field of environmental systems science from an explicitly interdisciplinary perspective. The combination of core areas in the natural sciences (climate change, geomorphological processes, hydrological systems, soil dynamics and changes in biodiversity) and contextualization from the social sciences (e.g. ecosystem services and geographical conflict research) ensure that our students receive training that is unique in Central and Eastern Europe.

Research-led teaching, state-of-the-art quantitative methods, and training facilities such as a dating laboratory or the University’s Botanical Garden allow for an application- and target-oriented programme of study. Students receive training in the analysis and evaluation of complex environmental systems, in critical reflection upon the research process, in abstraction of research results, as well as in oral and written communication of findings.

The thematic structure of the M.Sc. programme consists of

• Fundamentals of Geography and environmental transformation (A).
• Modules "Earth, Soil, Surface" (B) with a strong focus on geomorphological and soil processes in relation to current environmental challenges.
• Modules "Climate, Water & Vegetation" (C) covering topics in the range of climatology, hydrology and biodiversity.
• And modules in "Environment & Society" (S) where environmental change and its relation to socio-cultural impacts is assessed.

In addition

• you are free to choose methods (M) and a range of elective courses (D/F), also from other Master Programmes according to your personal interests and specializations.
• you can strengthen your professional skills by completing an internship outside the university, or deepen your interest in research by attending a conference or participating in a science school.
• the 4th semester is intended to be used for writing the master thesis and its disputation.