The Geography of Environmental Risks and Human Security programme of University of Bonn is jointly offered by UNU-EHS and the Department of Geography at the University of Bonn as an international degree programme with a research-oriented profile.
Geography of Environmental Risks and Human Security, M.Sc.
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Overview
The Geography of Environmental Risks and Human Security programme of University of Bonn educates students in an interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary manner on how to investigate and manage various resources related to environmental hazards by implementing science-based principles and methodologies to disaster risk management.
It offers an in-depth introduction to problem-oriented research methods, theories and concepts as well as real life challenges and problems that international and UN organizations are facing. The curriculum draws from research areas such as vulnerability assessment, resilience analysis, risk management and adaptation strategies within linked human–environment systems, and environmentally induced internal displacement and transboundary migration.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Theories and Concepts of Risk
- General Approaches to Risk & Human Security
- Research Methods
- Academic & Intercultural Skills
- Advanced Debates on Risk & Human Security
- Applied Topics on Risk & Human Security
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 24 months
- Credits 120 ECTS
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
English Language Requirements
This programme may require students to demonstrate proficiency in English.
General Requirements
- Applicants must possess a first, higher education qualification (Bachelor’s Degree) in Geography or a related/comparable professionally certified study programme
- Completed, signed and dated Joint MSc GEO RISK Application Form 2020
- A signed resume/CV
- Letter of motivation
- Official transcripts reflecting the courses and grades achieved per each year and semester
- Bachelor’s and, if applicable, Master’s Degree Certificate in English
- Certificate of English language proficiency
- A sample of academic writing written as part of the fulfillment of the first degree (preferably in English)
- Recommendation letters from your current and/or previous lecturers (these must be signed, dated, stamped, and on a letterhead)
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- Semester contribution: 300 EUR
Living costs for Bonn
- 865 - 1290 EUR/monthLiving Costs
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