Earth and Climate System Science

University of Hohenheim

Germany, Ostfildern

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University of Hohenheim

Germany , Ostfildern

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Stuttgart

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2021

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Duration 2 year(s)

Next Intake October-2021

Earth and Climate System Science

About

In an era of climate change, an understanding of the Earth system is of fundamental importance. Its components interact in a complex way. Processes in the Earth's environment occur within a complex framework. Population growth, climate change, land use as well as food production and food security all play a vital part. The programme in Earth and Climate System Science is both interdisciplinary and research-oriented. Aspects of natural sciences are linked to topics in the agricultural and economic sciences. Students acquire an understanding of the key processes in the Earth system, including human activities. They are able to assess the Earth system's current status through analysis of various indicators. Graduates are able to simulate Earth system components (e.g., the regional climate) particularly over the land surface with a focus on land use and land management as well as on agricultural activities. This fundamental knowledge is essential for end users and decision-makers in the era of climate change in all climate regions. The Master's programme in Earth and Climate System Science was conceived at the University of Hohenheim in order to accommodate such wide-ranging and complex demands. It is the only one of its kind in Germany. The study programme is coordinated and coupled with ongoing international programmes in the field of weather, climate and Earth system research. Graduates educated in these areas will become experts in developing concepts of sustainability aimed at protecting the Earth's environment and contributing to food security as well as steering the Earth's development and providing guidance to the general public, end users, and decision-makers. The University of Hohenheim has an excellent long-term record in this area of education and research.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Please find information on the application procedure at: https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/ecss-application The selection committee evaluates applicants on the basis of the documents submitted and awards credits for potential and chances of success with regard to the study programme. Documented proof of the following information is taken into account for the assessment: Applicants are required to have successfully completed a Bachelor's programme (or equivalent) with a profile in natural sciences, geosciences or agricultural sciences. Degrees in agricultural biology, biology, and biobased products and bioenergy offered as Bachelor's programmes at the University of Hohenheim are accepted. The selection committee may accept further study programmes in the fields of natural sciences and engineering as related and amend the list accordingly. The following is also credited: vocational training in programming languages; documented internships with a minimum duration of four weeks in computer simulation technology or as a research assistant in natural or geoscientific field experiments; documented attendance at summer schools based on mathematics, the natural sciences or geosciences lasting a minimum of two weeks Subject-specific coursework is recognised if it is documented with a minimum of 5 ECTS credits in the subjects mathematics, physics or chemistry. The selection committee's evaluation scheme is based on the documents submitted. The assessment of the individual criteria is done according to set guidelines which will be described in the following. For each criterion, a set number of points will be given. A maximum of 50 points may be achieved. On the basis of the total points achieved by each eligible applicant, a ranking list is created which is the basis for admissions. The ranking list is based on: 60% overall grade of the undergraduate degree or the average grade of exams already taken 20% subject-specific academic achievements 20% completed professional training, work experience, attendance of summer schools