Climate Studies MSc

The question is no longer if our climate will change, but how will it change and how will we adapt to these changes? Adaption and mitigation to global warming, the greenhouse effect and climate change all form the basis of the master's Climate Studies programme in Wageningen. Students will gain a broad overview of climate change during this two-year programme. As changes and challenges crystallise, the demand for scientists able to understand and investigate them will rise. This master's programme is specifically targeted at students who wish to focus on the scientific insights into climate change and on the social and economic implications of climate change in the broadest sense.

Programme Climate Studies

The MSc programme Climate Studies runs annually beginning from September. It comprises 120 ECTS credits and runs for two academic years. The first year consists of 40 weeks of coursework; the second year consists of the academic internship (16 weeks) and thesis programme (24 weeks), which are the core components of the master's degree programme. Each of these elements is described in more detail below.

On the Programme of Climate Studies page you can find the general outline of the programme and more detailed information about courses, theses and internships. You can also read more about the Background of the programme.

Specialisations

Within the master's programme you can choose from the following Specialisations to meet your personal interests.

• The Physical Climate System
• Biogeochemical Cycles
• Ecological and Agroecological Systems
• Human-Environment Interaction
• Climate, Society and Economics

Student experiences

The best way to get to know a place is by getting to know the people. Students share their experiences with you about the master's programme and student life in Wageningen on the page Student experiences.

Future career

The demand for scientists that are able to understand and investigate climate change issues is increasing. After graduation you will be able to continue your scientific career or work in the professional field.

Some graduates will become PhD fellows or researchers at international research institutes, universities, environmental organisations, or governmental organisations.

Applied climate change researchers and experts are hired, for instance, by banks, insurance companies, large construction companies and companies operating in the energy sector. Also, local, national and European governments need climate change experts.

Read more about Career perspectives and opportunities after finishing the programme and Career preparation during your studies.

Visit the Climate Studies MSc page on the Wageningen University & Research website for more details!