The Masters Degree in Global Change: Ecosystem Science & Policy at University College Dublin is designed for ambitious graduates seeking to address the planet's most pressing environmental challenges. You will delve into the complex interactions of global change, exploring its drivers and its profound impacts on socio-ecological systems. This programme is ideal if you aim to build advanced scientific expertise in ecosystem research, measurement, and modelling, or if you aspire to influence evidence-based environmental policy. You will develop critical skills in areas such as environmental impact assessment, global change ecology, and environmental law, preparing you for impactful leadership roles.
This joint international Masters degree is studied full-time on campus over 16 months, involving significant learning at both University College Dublin and Justus Liebig University (JLU) Giessen, Germany. You will actively engage with research groups, contributing to ongoing ecosystem and policy consultancy studies. The curriculum features core modules like Science and Policy, Designing and Communicating Global Change Research, and Data Analyses & Interpretation, complemented by opportunities for a substantial work placement. You will graduate with a robust understanding of environmental science and policy, equipped for careers in research, conservation, and governmental or non-governmental organisations.