Applications are open for the UNU International Joint MSc Program 2024. The UNU International Joint MSc Program 2024 on Geography of Environmental Risks and Human Security is a fully funded program that aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between environmental risks and human security.
UNU International Joint MSc Program 2024: Geography of Environmental Risks and Human Security (Fully Funded)
The two-year master of science program’s primary goal is to give postgraduate students the in-depth information, analytical comprehension, tactics, and resources they need to handle environmental threats and human security from an interdisciplinary perspective.
In order to comprehend the complex formation of environmental risks and natural hazards, their implications for human-nature relations (vulnerability, resilience, and adaptation), and practical strategies for addressing them, the Master’s degree in geography covers theoretical and methodological issues in the field.
The program is designed for students who have a strong interest in environmental issues and their impact on human security and who want to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to address these complex challenges. Through a combination of coursework, research, and practical experience, students will gain a deep understanding of the complex interactions between humans and the environment and will be prepared to play a leading role in addressing the pressing environmental and security issues facing the world today.
Scholarship for the UNU International Joint MSc Program 2024
This dual master’s program is one of a select few postgraduate degrees offered by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) that are eligible for funding through the EPOS program. Through this program, a number of fully financed scholarships can be made available to students from disadvantaged nations.
Eligibility for the UNU International Joint MSc Program 2024
- A bachelor’s degree in geography or a closely related field is the prerequisite for admission to UNU-EHS and the University of Bonn’s Department of Geography.
- The ideal applicant has a keen interest in or background in working in the Global South in the areas of risk governance and human-nature connections. We especially encourage women and individuals from underdeveloped nations to apply.
In addition to meeting the standard requirements for admission to the Master’s program, qualified candidates must also meet the following prerequisites:
- Being a contender from a developing nation that qualifies.
- Having, by the time of application, accrued at least two years of relevant job experience following bachelor’s degree completion (e.g., with an NGO, GO, or the private sector).
- Having completed their last academic program no more than six years prior to applying.
- Possessing no prior master’s degree completions in a related field of study.
- After completing the master’s program, the goal is to work as a practitioner in the development field (not in an academic area or not planning to obtain a PhD).
Application for the UNU International Joint MSc Program 2024
To submit an application,
- Take the time to carefully read the FAQs and the material below.
- Fill out the online application.
- Assemble the necessary papers, such as the sample of academic writing.
- Rename the file containing the combined application documents to (last name, first name). A PDF.
- Email your application materials to us.
The necessary documents must be sent by email in this precise order as one PDF bundle that is no larger than 8MB. If required, send a separate email with a sample of your academic work attached as a separate file. Paper applications submitted by mail, incomplete documentation, or late submissions will not be accepted.
In conclusion, the UNU International Joint MSc Program 2024 on Geography of Environmental Risks and Human Security is a fully funded two-year master’s program aimed at providing postgraduate students with a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between environmental risks and human security.
The program is designed for students who have a strong interest in environmental issues and their impact on human security and who want to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to address these complex challenges.
Through a combination of coursework, research, and practical experience, students will gain a deep understanding of the complex interactions between humans and the environment and will be prepared to play a leading role in addressing the pressing environmental and security issues facing the world today.
If you are interested in applying, please make sure to carefully read the FAQs and the application material and submit your application before the December 15, 2023 deadline.
Application Deadline: December 15, 2023
