University of Helsinki Multiple locations Overview
The Environmental Change and Global Sustainability programme taught at University of Helsinki is a truly multidisciplinary Master’s programme. It covers an introductory Core Module common to all students, followed by two distinct study tracks.
Global socio-ecological problems call for multidisciplinary solutions that transcend the usual boundaries of science and decision-making. In the Master's Programme in Environmental Change and Global Sustainability (ECGS), you are trained to tackle global environmental and sustainability challenges by lectures, seminars, project learning and laboratory and field courses.
Career prospects
ECGS has a multidisciplinary learning community with faculty from a wide range of sciences, accommodating students in a multicultural network with excellent career prospects.
Upon graduating from ECGS you will have sufficient expertise in environmental sciences, sustainability sciences and environmental policy to act as a specialist in the public, private and third sectors. You will also have gained essential skills to undertake a career in sustainable business and communication.
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Modules included:
- Food and sustainability
- Consumer citizens and sustainability transitions courses
- Environmental policy and economics.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English, Finnish, Swedish
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Sustainable Development Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Sciences View 12 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in FinlandExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 92
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Eligibility to apply for a master's programme requires an applicable bachelor's degree or other equivalent qualification.
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International
13000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 13000 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months. -
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FreeTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 0 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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