4.8k Master's degrees in Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences

The Sustainable Development programme at Utrecht University is a two-year programme designed for students who want to contribute to developing solutions needed for a transformation to more sustainable and equitable societies.

In this Urban and Economic Geography programme at Utrecht University you will study the city and its economic, social and cultural developments from various academic perspectives and thematic angles, with an interdisciplinary approach.

The multidisciplinary Master's programme in International Development Studies at Utrecht University addresses current development challenges and engages with these highly important and urgent issues from people-centered, human perspective.

The MSc in Global Urban Change, formerly known as Urban Management and Development, is a 12-month English-taught programme offered at the Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR).

With our master in Sustainable Land Management at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), you can specialise in sustainable land and groundwater management and urban land problems and engineering. Become an expert by solving the many challenges ahead!

The Climate Change and Planetary Health (Online) programme from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine will help you build confidence in assessing links, anticipating problems, finding solutions and intervening early.

The Master's programme in Transdisciplinary Studies of Climate, Environment and Energy from CIVIS Europe’s Civic University Alliance empowers you to become a change-maker in the field. 

The Law and Economics of the Sea – Ocean Governance course at Universidade Nova de Lisboa is an interdisciplinary, unique and innovative program dedicated to the study of all issues related to ocean governance.  Since 2023/24 it is a partnership with NOVA School of Business and Economics. 

Learn how to integrate sustainability, policy, scholarship, ethics, and participatory practice to achieve sustainable development goals at the Sustainable Development Practice program from School for International Training.

This Environment and Energy MSc programme from Abertay University covers a blend of scientific, technical, managerial and entrepreneurial topics such as the policies and regulations that impact on environmental management.

This Biology MSc program from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) includes three graduation options. Each of these allows you to specialise in your research field of interest, while a broad range of electives provide the opportunity to maintain and develop a multidisciplinary scope.

The Joint Master in EU Trade and Climate Diplomacy (EUDIPLO) programme from Centre international de formation européenne - CIFE provides analytical and negotiation skills through evidence-based studies and practical project work in the three major topics of the programme: Sustainability & Climate, Trade & Investment, Digital Cooperation.

Marine Sciences programme at Utrecht University will enable you to gain a broad understanding of marine systems, but also specialise in the physical, chemical, biological, and geological processes taking place in the ocean.

The Master’s programme in Climate Physics at Utrecht University offers you a unique combination of theoretical courses and practical training in all aspects of the Earth’s climate. You’ll study the physics, dynamics, and chemistry of the atmosphere, oceans, and cryosphere – as well as explore their interactions.

During this Health and Environment programme at Utrecht University, you will first learn about the fundamentals of the separate disciplines within Health and Environment and more importantly the added value of the integration of these disciplines.

The Master's Degree Programme in Futures Studies at University of Turku provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary and practical education. It is designed to educate foresight experts who help organisations to harness future opportunities and avoid unnecessary risks. 

The Urban Environment and Climate Change programme from IHS, Erasmus University Rotterdam critically examines the theory and recent trends and developments related to urban climate change adaptation and mitigation. 

This Meteorology, Atmospheric and Climate-System Sciences MSc Programme from University of Helsinki educates all meteorologists in Finland for weather forecasting, meteorological research and aviation safety. We also educate hydrospheric geophysicists to work in the fields of cryology, hydrology and oceanography, and chemists and aerosol physicists to work in companies. 

This Water and Environmental Management MSc programme from Abertay University gives you the technical skills to manage pollution, alongside a detailed understanding of the urban aquatic environment. Emphasis is on the practical application of water and environmental management within industry.

In the Earth, Life and Climate programme at Utrecht University, you will explore the fundamental processes which regulate the past, present, and future dynamics of sedimentary systems, biodiversity, and climate, as well as their evolution.