MSc Global Change - Ecosystem Science and Policy

Global change refers to planetary-scale changes occurring in complex socio-ecological systems, which are affected by climatic and non-climatic drivers (e.g., changes in human society). Understanding the intricate, medium- to long-term changes in our land, air and water requires advanced scientific knowledge in measurement, modelling and prediction. This should in turn inform the science-policy interface.
This joint international MSc in Global Change is the response to these global change challenges and will suit graduates wishing to develop a scientific career in ecosystem research as well as those aiming to contribute to evidence-based environmental policy. Students will study at both UCD, Dublin and Justus Liebig University (JLU) Giessen, Germany where you will be involved in active research groups, contributing to their ongoing ecosystem and policy consultancy studies.

DURATION:16 Months
NEXT INTAKE:2024/2025 September

This programme is intended for applicants with a Bachelor degree in an appropriate life sciences discipline such as biology agriculture or environmental science including zoology ecology biochemistry geology and physics A bachelor degree NFQ Level 8 with honours 2-2 GPA 2.48 or higher or international equivalent is required
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 no band less than 6.0 in each element or equivalent
These are the minimum entry requirements additional criteria may be requested for some programmes
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.