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Environmental Sustainability trough Interdisiciplinarity

Studying in Germany in a beautiful little town on the Rhine near Frankfurt. 

International and interdisciplinary Programme on Sustainability and Environmental Protection. 

Oriented towards the requirements of the labour market. 

Broaden your spectrum with new knowledge from many subjects from renewable materials via sustainable business to environmental protection and ecology. 

As a university of applied sciences, we work closely with industry, engineering offices and authorities and train their young professionals with practice-relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes. 

You can apply if you can prove sound knowledge in three areas from the following five areas through your Bachelor's certificate. 

  • Mathematics,
  • Physics and/or Engineering Mechanics,
  • Chemistry,
  • Biology and/or Ecology,
  • Economics
Abschluss:
Master, Master of Science
Regelstudienzeit:
3 Semester
Studienmodell:
Vollzeit
Studienbeginn:
Sommersemester, Wintersemester
Leistungspunkte:
90
Zulassungsbeschränkung:
Nein
Sprache:
Englisch

We protect the future sustainably

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The Environmental Sustainability degree programme in detail

Everything you need to know

Why environmental Sustainability? The environment is the basis for all of our existence. We need intact soils, clean air and water, renewable energies, sustainable processes and supply chains and we have to address the global climate and biodiversity crisis. This is the central task of the future and numerous skilled workers are needed here.

Why at TH Bingen? We have been a pioneer in environmental protection since 1974. TH Bingen is a small University of Applied Science in a typical German medium-sized town near Frankfurt. Our staff is committed and student-oriented. Our teaching consists of lectures and many practical exercises.

The master’s degree course is designed for a standard period of study of 3 semesters and 90 ECTS credits. It concludes with the awarding of the academic degree Master of Science (M. Sc.).

Each semester begins with a project lecture for all students. First-year students learn methods and choose their project topic, which they will work on during the first two semesters. Higher-semester students present their project status and their acquired knowledge. Only the project and master’s thesis are compulsory. Any remaining modules are entirely the students´ choices. The individual academic advisory service will support you to create suitable combinations, considering your existing knowledge, interests and career goals.

 

Beside the scientific project your degree programme consists of the following components:

  1. Elective courses in the field of environmental protection
  2. Electives in the field of climate change mitigation and climate adaptation
  3. Electives in the field of environmental management and environmental law
  4. Electives in from the field of Green Engineering
  5. The Master's Thesis
  6. Optionally, a semester abroad, for example in Hungary, Spain, Norway, Finland or Argentina

 

Lectures, seminars and practical internships are held during the first two semesters only. The third semester is dedicated to the master’s thesis. If you need more time for your studies, you can study longer without any problems.

You need a bachelor’s degree with 180 ECTS credits and sufficient practical experience – at least 6 months - or 210 ECTS credits.

Knowledge in three out of five of the following subjects with at least 8 ECTS credits each, as evidenced by the bachelor’s degree transcript: Mathematics, Physics and/or Engineering Mechanics, Chemistry, Biology and/or Ecology, Economics

An individual and specific Letter of Motivation is mandatory, as to why the applicant wishes to study within the program „M.Sc. Environmental Sustainability“.

A profound knowledge of English (IELTS-score of 5.5 or above, CEFR B2 or better)

Career prospects

Skilled workers are urgently needed in all environment-related occupational fields. The career prospects for environmental and sustainability experts are diverse, thanks to the interdisciplinarity and high practical component of the degree programme. After graduating from Bingen University of Applied Sciences, you can work at public authorities, in engineering offices and research institutions or in the industrial and service sector.

Operational environmental and sustainability management

One occupational field for which you qualify is corporate environmental and sustainability management. The challenge of environmental, climate protection and sustainability also affects companies and organizations to a particular extent. They need to reduce their environmental footprint and align their operations with sustainability. In corporate environmental management, you will contribute, among other things, to systematically managing emissions, the circular economy and the use of natural resources and to making companies fit for the challenges of transformation.

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Technical environmental protection

Through basic training in the field of environmental technology (energy technology, emission control, circular economy, environmental chemistry, urban water management), you will be able to actively manage energy and heat transition and avoid or remove environmental pollutants from the environment. They help to sustainably reduce or avoid emissions (greenhouse gases, volatile combustion products, wastewater). You will work in interdisciplinary teams, e.g. in design or consulting. Occupational fields arise, for example, in engineering and planning offices, with water and energy suppliers as well as waste disposal companies and environmental authorities.

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Environmental planning and nature conservation

With the in-depth knowledge of species in flora and fauna acquired during your studies and knowledge of species and biotope protection, urban ecology, landscape conservation, nature conservation planning, intervention regulation, EIA and nature conservation law, you will be able to carry out mapping, prepare plans and expert opinions, use geographical information systems, carry out assessments and implement concepts for measures. This results in a wide range of professional fields, e.g. in environmental planning offices, nature conservation authorities and environmental associations.

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That's what we are especially proud of

Building a Sustainable Future

Rykiel, 04.12.2024

Studying Environmental Sustainability at TH Bingen was an eye-opening journey. I explored the interconnectedness of ecosystems, learned strategies to combat climate change, and engaged in practical projects to develop sustainable solutions. One of the highlights was collaborating with peers from diverse backgrounds on environmental impact assessments, which showed me the power of collective action. These experiences have solidified my passion for making a tangible difference in the world, and I’m excited to apply these insights to create a greener future.

5.00

Sustainability made me Sustainable

Jerrin, 05.06.2024

I have significant experience in the study of "Environmental Sustainability" through my current pursuit of an MSc in Environmental Sustainability at Technische Hochschule Bingen, Germany. During this course, I have completed modules including Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), EU Environmental Law & Politics, Fuel Cells, Climatic Change & Environmental Impacts, Restoration Ecology, International Sales with Case Studies, Renewable Materials, and Environmental Impact of Plastics.

4.10
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Praxisorientiert , flexibel , interessant

Najlae, 04.06.2024

Die gewählten Kurse sind aktuell und sehr gut vermittelt, weit entfernt von den üblichen theoretischen Kursen , mehrere Software und Feldausflüge, um besser zu assimilieren.

Was die administrative Seite betrifft: Alles wurde so eingerichtet, dass der Schüler über alles informiert war. Und als internationaler Student hat die Zweisprachigkeit des Personals und der Lehrer die Kommunikation sehr einfach gemacht.

4.70
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