Ecology and Environmental Planning (B.Sc.)

The transformation of the environment, nature, and landscapes means that societies in the 21st century are facing serious challenges. Humans and nature must continually adapt - whether due to the increase in greenhouse gases, the decrease in biodiversity, or the growing use of area in urban spaces. In threshold and developing countries, megacities are arising. In contrast, in the old industrialized regions, dense urban areas are shrinking and leaving behind large spaces that must be used meaningfully. The bachelors program in Ecology and Environmental Planning teaches knowledge, skills, and abilities to confront these challenges while moving toward sustainable development of urban and rural spaces. During your studies, you learn to conduct scientifically sound analyses and assessments of ecosystems and human living environments, developing goals and measures to improve the environmental situation in a participatory manner.

The bachelor's program in Ecology and Environmental Planning teaches sound knowledge of key elements and mutual dependencies of ecological systems, how they function, and the associated benefits for human society. As a graduate, you are familiar with the methods with which you can ascertain, analyze, and assess the state of nature and landscapes. You are familiar with the local, regional, and global causes of environmental changes and their relevance for sustainable development of urban and rural spaces. You are also able to include decision-makers, affected parties, the interested public, and other disciplines in an appropriate manner during your planning processes. Besides expert knowledge and skills in your subject, during the bachelor's program you will gain soft skills that enable you to work in a scientifically responsible way, to develop approaches to work and solutions that are critical and reflective, and to work in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary teams.

As for every other bachelors degree program at TU Berlin, applicants must possess a university entrance qualification certificate to apply to the Ecology and Environmental Planning program. Generally, the Abitur serves as the university entrance qualification certificate. If you do not have a formal university entrance qualification, you may still be able to study at TU Berlin if you can provide proof of certain professional qualifications.

The Ecology and Environmental Planning bachelors program is taught in German. If you are applying with a foreign school-leaving certificate, you must provide proof of German skills at a specific level. This is a prerequisite for admission. Knowledge of English is useful as some courses/modules in the compulsory elective component are offered in English. However, this is not a condition for admission to studies.