Deze opleiding

This specialisation focuses on the global level of sustainability transformations, such as international agreements and initiatives on climate change, biodiversity and nature conservation.

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locatieNijmegen
diplomaMSc
typeregulier, 60 EC
start1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code66839
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee

In the Master's specialisation in Global Environment and Sustainability you'll gain the required knowledge of the economic, political, ethical and societal dimensions shaping environmental problems and possible solutions in a globalising world. You'll be introduced to the latest scientific insights, which will be illustrated with numerous examples of how countries all over the world tackle these problems and the various interests at play.

This specialisation focuses on the relationships between global players like international institutions, multinational companies, environmental organisations and the regimes that govern over the world's natural resources. Of course, this involves understanding what the major environmental treaties like the Treaty of Lisbon and the Kyoto-protocol are based upon as well as how these climate policies are developed. But it also includes understanding how agreements and partnerships between, for example, NGOs and corporations operate.

Global Environment and Sustainability is a specialisation of the Master's programme Environment and Society Studies.

Waarom aan de Radboud University Nijmegen?

This specialisation focuses on studying the way issues of complex global sustainability are addressed by international governance arrangements, rules and organisations, both public and private. Pressing issues related to, for example, climate change, biodiversity, water management and nature-conservation will be discussed.
  • This specialisation strongly focuses on the global level of sustainability transformations and the international agreements and policies intended to make big strides towards a sustainable future. You will gain a broad view of the problems and possible solutions in global environmental governance.
  • All lectures, seminars and literature deal with internationally comparative studies on environment, sustainability and social and political change. Among the pressing issues addressed are those related to climate change, biodiversity, water quality, the quality of ecosystems and supply of natural resources.
  • Unlike other Master’s programmes, this programme particularly focuses on the political transformations needed for societal change, covering environmental issues from both the Global North and the Global South.
  • Courses from other Master’s programmes, for example in Human Geography, can be used as building blocks in your specialisation to gain a multidisciplinary perspective.


Studieprogramma

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The Master programme starts with key courses in the field of environment and sustainability as well as a course in research methodology. In the second semester, students will choose electives and start working on their Master's thesis.
periode
1234
Institutional Perspectives, Territorial Governance by State, Market and Civil Society
6 EC
Sustainability and Societal Transformations
6 EC
Globalising Cities and Hinterlands
6 EC
Research Methods and preparing Master Thesis onderzoek
6 EC
International Migration, Globalisation and Development keuzevak
6 EC
Free Elective course
6 EC
International Environmental Politics keuzevak
6 EC
Environmental Justice keuzevak
3 EC
Master's Thesis Environment and Society Studies afstuderen
24 EC

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs100% en
avondonderwijsn.v.t.
afstandsonderwijsn.v.t.
onderwijsvormen
design project, group assignment, group discussion, individual assignment, internship, lecture, literature study, research, research project, research proposal, oral presentation, self study, tutorial, working group

Toelating en kosten

toelatingseisen

vooropleiding
In order to get admission to this Master's you will need a completed Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, spatial planning, human geography, or another related discipline with a background in research methodology.

taaltoets
Unless the requirements at http://www.ru.nl/opleidingen/master/environment-and-society-studies/ are met, a language test is required:
A TOEFL score of ≥90, with subscores not lower than 18;
A IELTS score of ≥6.5, with subscores not lower than 6.0;
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) with a mark of C or higher.

inbegrepen in collegegeld
registration fee
certificate
examination

De stad

studievereniging

Mundus
Mundus is de studievereniging voor studenten Geografie, Planologie en Milieu in Nijmegen. Je kunt vanwege het economische voordeel van de boekenkorting lid worden van Mundus, maar onze vereniging heeft nog veel meer te bieden.
Onze enthousiaste actieve leden dragen bij aan de organisatie van diverse leuke activiteiten voor alle Mundusleden en andere geïnteresseerden. Je staat vrij om zelf dingen te organiseren of eraan mee te doen.

Regelmatig organiseren wij lezingen op onverwachte locaties in Nederland, excursies naar leuke steden of gewoon een dagje 'even helemaal weg'. Ook is er natuurlijk de jaarlijkse buitenlandse Mundusreis, die altijd een goede mix is van vakinhoudelijkheid, vakantiegevoel en veel lol.

Maar Mundus doet nog meer. Tijdens onze contactdag kom je, als voorbereiding op het toekomstige werkveld, in contact met sociaal geografen, planologen en millieukundigen uit de beroepspraktijk. Daarnaast is er de nu al legendarische Borrelende Kennis Quiz, waarbij studenten en docenten van de sectie het opnemen tegen andere teams van GPM. Naast studiegerelateerde activiteiten brengt Mundus natuurlijk ook ontspanning door feesten, borrels of een barbecue, waardoor je je medestudenten op een andere manier leert kennen. Elk jaar organiseert Mundus het Nationaal Geografisch en Planologisch Symposium, in samenwerking met andere studieverenigingen uit Amsterdam, Utrecht, Groningen en Wageningen. Wil je meer weten over Mundus? Wil je lid worden of zelf iets organiseren? Dan ben je van harte welkom in de pauze, elke middag tussen 12.30 uur en 13.30 uur, op onze kamer in de Thomas van Aquinostraat 5.0.04.

Keuzehulp

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Studievergelijker

1/4 Radboud University Nijmegen
Global Environment and Sustainability
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur
4 eerstejaars
75% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
2/4 Radboud University Nijmegen
Corporate Sustainability
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur
4 eerstejaars
75% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
3/4 Radboud University Nijmegen
Local Environmental Change and Sustainable Cities
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur
4 eerstejaars
75% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
4/4 Radboud University Nijmegen
Environment and Society studies
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur
4 eerstejaars
75% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
disclaimer: bovenstaande cijfers en beoordelingen zijn aangeleverd door de opleidingen zelf. Wij kunnen de juistheid niet garanderen.

Na de studie

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After completion, you will be equipped with the following skills and knowledge for a young environmental practitioner, policy-maker or academic researcher.
Among others, you will have the ability to:

- Apply relevant social science concepts and theories that are important when analysing and clarifying social change on the path towards a sustainable future.
- Analyse and design policy change for sustainability, including the methods of policy analysis, transition management and evaluation of policy.
- Facilitate collaboration between the public and private parties involved.
- Write policy documents, strategic plans or a position paper on environment and society.
- Identify and study lobbying and advocacy efforts concerning issues of sustainability.
- Work together in a professional and goal-oriented way in a wide range of social settings (interdisciplinary teams of experts, consultations and negotiations), taking into consideration other individuals’ stances values and beliefs.


Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

This Master's prepares you for a career as:

Policy advisor at a national government or an international organisation
Environmental practitioner or consultant
Campaigner at an environmental NGO

Potentiële beroepen

adviseur bodemonderzoek en -saneringen
beleidsmedewerker milieu
hoogleraar milieukunde
manager landbouw-, natuur-, milieu-educatieve organisaties
milieu-inspecteur
milieudeskundige technologie
milieukundig voorlichter
projectleider bodemonderzoek en -saneringen
universitair (hoofd)docent milieukunde
wetenschappelijk onderzoeker milieukunde
bron: UWV

Contact

Team Studievoorlichting
E: studievoorlichting@ru.nl
T: 024-3612345
Lotte van Daal

Studieadviseur

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