MScEnvironmental Sciences - Global Change and Sustainability Curriculum
| Study location | Italy, Mestre |
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| Type | Master's degree, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc |
| Course code | CM5/GCS/2020 |
| Tuition fee | €2,300 per year |
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| Application fee | €30 one-time This non-refundable fee allows you to apply for admission to a maximum of two programmes of study. |
| Entry qualification | Minimum 3-year bachelor's degree (or higher) A minimum three-year undergraduate degree is required. Admission to this programme requires you to:
PLEASE NOTE: The minimum requirements described here below were approved for the evaluation of candidates applying for admission in 2024/2025. The requirements for admission in 2025/2026 will be updated here as soon as they are available. MINIMUM REQUIRED CGPA MINIMUM CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS Generally, candidates who possess (or will possess) a university qualification in one of the following fields satisfy the academic prerequisites for admission:
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:
In order to determine if you satisfy these curricular requirements, the programme’s Teaching Committee will evaluate your undergraduate transcript of records and examine your CV. READ MORE ABOUT THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION READ MORE ABOUT THE MINIMUM CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS (to be updated soon for 2025/2026) 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. |
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| Language requirements | English A minimum B2-level knowledge of English is mandatory for enrolment. LANGUAGE CERTIFICATIONS WE RECOGNIZE 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. Please note: Ca’ Foscari University does not conduct any test to assess your knowledge of English as part of the application procedure. |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
This 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.
The English-taught 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.
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JOINT DEGREE OPPORTUNITY
It is possible to apply directly for the Joint International Master in Sustainable Development offered by a consortium of partner universities that includes Ca’ Foscari. This application needs to be submitted via a different application platform.
Programme structure
This programme includes the following components:
- course work
- curricular internship, which can take place in Italy or abroad
- final thesis
It is also possible to 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.
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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
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Central European Time
This is the first admission round for the 2025/26 academic year. To see the others in which you are eligible to apply, insert your citizenship on this platform’s homepage and then consult the relevant news item that appears in the homepage’s news section.