Master's Degree English 2 years · 120 ECTS
Climate Change Management
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences · Bergen, Norway Official degreeListed in NOKUT
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University profile Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
Bergen, Norway · Accredited programme
Climate Change Management (Master's Degree) is taught at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen. It lasts 2 years · 120 ECTS. Taught in English.
The world is facing difficult climate challenges, with more extreme weather, floods and rock or snow avalanches. The Master in Climate Change Management gives you sought-after and interdisciplinary competence in how we can achieve a sustainable transition and greener behaviour. Why study Climate Change Management? With its proximity to fjords, mountains and glaciers, as well as avalanche and flood-exposed terrain, Sogndal is the perfect laboratory for studying climate change. In Sogndal you will have close interaction with an internationally oriented research environment that has broad competence in climate, nature, and sustainability. We look at climate challenges and climate adaptation through a holistic lens, where both natural science and social science perspectives are emphasized. In your master's thesis, you can specialize in a topic you are particularly interested in.
CitySogndal
Credit load120 ECTS
- Living costsNOK 17,200 a month in Sogndal, rent included
- kr 206,400
Who can apply to this programme.
- The following requirements need to be fulfilled: New admission requirement for 2023 program: 1. Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in natural sciences, social sciences, or technology and engineering with minimum 80 ECTS in:
- Environmental sciences
- Governance and policy
- Green technology and transition
- Geosciences and natural hazards or a combination of the above 2. The grade point average of your bachelor's degree must be C or better. 3. Applicants from outside the Nordic countries must provide evidence of their academic achievements and proficiency in English. See our page for how to document proficiency in English.
See the official programme requirements for the accepted English-language evidence.
EnglishMain teaching language
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How long is Climate Change Management?
The official catalogue lists a duration of 2 years · 120 ECTS and 120 ECTS.
Which languages is Climate Change Management taught in?
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