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The MSc in Transnational Ecosystem-based Water Management (TWM) is an integrated, interdisciplinary Master's degree programme in the sector of ecological water management, offered by the Radboud University Nijmegen and the University of Duisburg-Essen. It focuses on four main fields of study: aquatic ecology, hydraulic engineering, management and planning, and socio-economics. Characteristics of the degree programme are: A strong link to water management practice, manifesting itself firstly in the recruitment of water management experts working for potential employers as instructors and secondly in a compulsory internship at a firm or organisation which is a potential employer An interdisciplinary approach both within and between universities and countries International scope: English will be the "lingua franca" of the degree programme, and all forms of instruction (except for a few non-compulsory courses) will be carried out in English In addition to conveying specialised knowledge, the programme will place special emphasis on the development of competence and soft skills in areas such as problem-oriented thinking, the ability to present oneself and one's ideas, and acting in different cultural settings. The MSc in TWM programme consists of nine modules. The six modules Basic Water Ecology, Applied Water Ecology, Water Engineering, Water Basin Management, Sustainability and Wetland Management, and Social Environmental Sciences cover the main fields of study. These are completed in the first year. The Optional Courses module offers a variety of subjects for deepening knowledge in related scientific fields, such as ecology, microbiology, engineering, or economics. The two remaining modules represent an internship/project work of about 10 weeks and the Master's thesis.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Formal requirements for enrolment in the MSc programme in TWM include: a university Bachelor's degree (diploma, state examination) in biology, ecology, environmental sciences, chemistry, physics, geology, geography, civil engineering or hydrology a Bachelor's degree (diploma) from an HBO or Fachhochschule in related fields (a remedial programme will be required) Applicants' suitability for the Master's degree programme in TWM will be assessed by the respective examination committees of the participating universities in accordance with the examination regulations for the programme.

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How to Apply

EU students: UniversitÃ¤t Duisburg-Essen Heike TodenhÃ¶fer / ZWU UniversitÃ¤tsstr. 2 45117 Essen Germany Non-EU students:https://campus.uni-due.de/app.aaa/

Master of Science in Transnational Ecosystem-Based Water Management (TWM)