Study location	Italy, Mestre
Type	Master's degree, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MA
Course code	CM5/GCS/2020

Tuition fee	€2,300 per year More information
Application fee	€30 one-time This non-refundable fee allows you to apply for admission to a maximum of three programmes of study. How to pay the fee

Entry qualification

Minimum 3-year bachelor's degree (or higher) A minimum three-year undergraduate degree is required. Please note: not all international undergraduate degrees are a valid entry qualification for enrolling in a master’s degree programme in Italy. Learn more about how the preliminary evaluation of your application takes place PLEASE NOTE: Admission to this master’s degree programme is subject to the satisfaction of specific minimum curricular requirements and the possession of a minimum CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of 2.8/4.0, or 70%. In order for you to be an eligible candidate, the academic content of your previous university studies must be coherent with and relevant to the coursework of this master’s degree programme. Generally, candidates who possess (or will possess) a university qualification in one of the following fields satisfy the academic prerequisites for admission: Biotechnologies Biology Agriculture and Forestry Environmental Sciences Earth Sciences If you possess (or will possess) a bachelor’s degree in a field different from the ones listed above, you must have obtained at least 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System credits) or the equivalent in the following fields: At least 6 ECTS in: Physics; Computer Science and/or Information Processing Systems; Mathematics; or Statistics At least 6 ECTS in: Chemistry; Industrial Engineering; or Civil Engineering At least 6 ECTS in Biology Earth Sciences Agriculture; Law; Geography; or Economics In order to determine if you satisfy these curricular requirements, this programme’s Teaching Committee will evaluate your undergraduate transcript of records. The Teaching Committee will also examine your CV in order to establish your possession of adequate personal preparation. BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION FOR THIS MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME, make sure that you match the above profile! More information on this programme’s minimum curricular requirements. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian. If your documents are not in English or Italian, please upload the original documentation or a verified copy of it AS WELL AS a professional translation in English or Italian. You can obtain professional translations either in your country or in Italy, and they can be issued by professional translators, a local court of law or court interpreters.

Language requirements

English A minimum B2-level knowledge of English is mandatory for enrolment. Please make sure you upload one of the certifications we recognise as proof of your English language level. You can apply to this programme even if you have yet to obtain a language certification, but you will need to provide one in order to complete your enrolment. Exemption categories Please note: Ca’ Foscari University does not conduct any test to assess your knowledge of English as part of the application procedure.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application.

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Overview

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PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

This Environmental Sciences programme provides you with an elevated qualification and specialisation in the following fields:

• the application of investigative methodologies and the design of recovery operations and environmental rehabilitation;
• the evaluation of environmental resources;
• the regional management and planning of coastal marine systems;
• the evaluation and management of climate change issues and the dynamics of the Earth system as well as environmental interest technologies and cleaner products and processes.

This curriculum dedicated to Global Change and Sustainability focuses on preparing you to analyse major changes on a global scale, with particular reference to climate change. The programme combines bio-ecological, oceanographic, climatological, paleo-climatic, socio-economic aspects and statistical analysis and environmental modelling tools, providing an integrated interpretation of the reality of the global changes taking place during the current geological age.

Thanks to this approach, you acquire the tools you need to predict and evaluate future scenarios of change as well as plan actions designed to mitigate impact.

JOINT DEGREE AVAILABLE

You can apply for the Joint International Master in Sustainable Development on a different portal managed by a consortium of partner Universities during the 3rd/final year of your undergraduate studies.

Explore this programme’s study plan.

Programme structure

This programme includes the following components:

• course work
• curricular internship
• final thesis

You can apply to carry out the joint degree mentioned above, which would involve spending one of your two years of study at a partner university. Alternatively, you can request to spend one or two semesters abroad at other partner institutions through Ca’ Foscari’s exchange programmes.
Your curricular internship can be carried out either in Italy or abroad.

Career opportunities

As a graduate, you will be a highly qualified specialist capable of tackling the prevention, diagnosis and resolution of environmental issues thanks to the multi-disciplinary skill set with which this programme will have equipped you.

You will be ready to assume a position of responsibility in project and facilities management, and some possible career paths include:

• Environmental change expert
• Agriculture and forestry management expert
• Geologist
• Biologist
• Botanist
• Ecologist
• Zoologist