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The master's programme follows on from a degree in geosciences, such as a bachelor's degree in geosciences or geography. In addition to a few compulsory courses, you can choose from a wide range of modules according to your own interests.
List of elcetive modules:
| available modules | CP |
|---|---|
| Advanced Geoinformation Science | 6 |
| Hydrogeochemical Modelling | 6 |
| Paleoceanography | 6 |
| Introduction to Lake Science | 6 |
| Study Project Limnogeology and Paleolimnology II | 6 |
| Well Logging | 6 |
| Sedimentary Basins | 6 |
| Quaternary Environments in the Baltic Sea Region | 6 |
| Clay Minerals and the Environment | 6 |
| Georesources and Sustainability | 6 |
| Geoenergy | 6 |
| Natural Resources and Sustainable Regional Development | 6 |
| Mobility Module | 6 |
| available modules | CP |
|---|---|
| Data analysis and modeling in Earth Sciences | 6 |
| Geological Field Trip | 6 |
| Advanced Methods in Mineralogy and Geochemistry | 6 |
| Glacial Systems | 6 |
| Study Project Limnogeology and Paleolimnology I | 6 |
| Groundwater in the Anthropocene | 6 |
| Regional Hydrogeology | 6 |
| Aquatic Environmental Geochemistry | 6 |
| Applied Remote Sensing | 6 |
| Mobility Module | 6 |
List of general modules offered for the MSc "Earth Sciences and Global Change" as pdf-download.
legend: CP = credit points (ECTS)
Detailed content and qualification for the modules and their courses are compiled in the module handbook (german) at the end of the examination and study regulations. Here you will also find information on the duration of the courses, their order in the programme, recommended prior knowledge and the study and examination requirements.
The Examination and Study Regulations [de] for the Master of Science in “Earth Sciences” include several important pieces of information:
- paragraphs that regulate examinations
- table with al compulsory and elective moduls including the belonging examinations
- Example study plans for start at winter or summer semester
- detailed information about module descriptions, qualification targets, type of examination, information on the length of the lectures, the amount of time required and suggested prior knowledge (see module catalogue [de])
The so-called “Personal Profiling” is a compulsory module and part of the degree. A consultation with the academic advisor is required to discuss the personal interests of the students prior to enrolment for that modules. The study advisor and student agree on the course(s) that serve the interest of the student and/or the requirements for other modules. This agreement will be made between the study advisor and student in writing.
Another compulsory module is “Academic Skills and Spectrum”. In this module, students should begin to engage with their future master's thesis by researching literature on the topic, drafting a project outline and presenting it to other students and lecturers.
Furthermore, the list of modules includes a “Mobility Module”, which can be taken up to five times with 6 ECTS each. The Mobility Module can be selected from courses offered at any German or international universities. Therefore, it is possible to integrate a semester abroad into your degree, without having to extend your overall length of study.