sustainability science - leuphana
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THE CHALLENGES OF THE 21ST CENTURY ARRIVED IN THE CENTRE OF SOCIETY
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“The Sustainable Development Goals are
the blueprint to achieve a better and more
sustainable future for all. They address the
global challenges we face, including those
related to poverty, inequality, climate
change, environmental degradation, peace
and justice.
- United Nations
SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE – SHAPING THE FUTURE
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THESE CHALLENGES ARE URGENT, REAL – AND CAN BE DETAILED!
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In sustainability sciences we address the manifold societal challenges and educate „change agents“, who can actively shape sustainable development pathways.
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CHANGE AGENTS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS
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Change of values
Digitalisation
Globalisation
Population growth and demographic changes
Rising regions in Asia, South America and the Arabian peninsula
Increasing demand for social welfare at the background of excessive national debt
Terrorism, religious and territorial conflicts lead to violence and aggression
Pollution, climate change, consumption of limited resources
THE UNIVERSITY IS COMMITTED TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE SEARCH FOR SOLUTION STRATEGIES TO ANSWER THE GREAT CHALLENGES OF TODAY´S SOCIETY.
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Climate change
Energy change
Biodiversity and conservation
Resources
Urban and regional development
Wealth, poverty and social equity
Social cohesion and conflicts
Social media and information society
FOR SHAPING THIS VISION CONTRIBUTIONS OF ENVIRON-MENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE ARE NECESSARY.
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The faculty sustainability develops a research profile that aims at identifying, enforcing and creating future-proof development chances for the civil society of the 21st century.
Sustainability
social sciences
Sustainability
natural sciences
Communication
Sustainability policy
Sustainability
economics
Sustainable Landscapes
Landscape &
conservation biology
Ecosystem
functioning
Animal ecology
Trans-
disciplinarity
Sustainability
ethics
Social and
environmental
change
Core research
topics
Solution-oriented approach and diversity
of perspectives
Sustainability & …
Management, ecology, chemistry, politics,
legal studies, communication, planning,
economics, informatics, geo sciences,
hydraulic engineering, ethics …
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RESEARCH PROFILE OF THE FACULTY SUSTAINABILITY
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— The only faculty for sustainability in Germany
— Wide range of possibilities for advanced in-depth studies in human and natural sciences
— Inter- and transdisciplinary focus: research and project oriented studies, links to research and development projects of the
institutes
— In-depth education in professional and methods expertise
— Integration into the Graduate School with interdisciplinary complementary modules and regulated transition to doctoral
programmes
— Wide range of excellent international contacts on professor, faculty and university level
www.leuphana.de/master-en
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THE PROFILE OF OUR DEPARTMENT FOR SUSTAINABILITY OFFERS UNIQUE FEATURES.
In our teaching we acknowledge disciplinary fundamentals, interdisciplinary links and
transdisciplinary, practice-oriented solution strategies and support competence development
Our teaching is closely aligned with current research and development projects and oriented
towards international discourses
Our Master‘s Programmes aims for critical and creative personalities
who want to shape sustainable development competently and dedicatedly
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THE WORLD IS FULL OF PROBLEMS – THE UNIVERSITY IS FULL OF DISCIPLINES. TIME FOR NEW WAYS OF THINKING!
1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER
ADVANCED-LEVEL OF PERSPECTIVES OF
NATURAL SCIENCES
Ecosystem Responses to Chemical Pollution
Earth System and Climate Change
Sustainable Chemistry 1: Concepts of
Sustainable Chemistry
ADVANCED-LEVEL OF PERSPECTIVES OF
HUMANITIES
Sustainability Communication
Market-oriented Sustainability Management
Sustainability Governance
ADVANCED-LEVEL NATURAL SCIENCES
Ecosystem processes: a biochemical
perspective
Conservation Biology
Geochemical parameters and
Sustainable Chemistry 2: Chemical
structure and biological effect
Sustainable Chemistry 3: Degradation of
Chemicals in the Environment
ADVANCED-LEVEL HUMANITIES:
Theories and Perspectives of
Sustainable Communication
Sustainability Performance
Measurement, Management and
Communication
Sustainability Economics
Sustainability, Digital Media and
Information Society
Sustainability, Governance and Law
RESEARCH PERSPECTIVES:
Organisation of Research Projects
Communication of Scientific Results
ADVANCED-LEVEL NATURAL SCIENCES
Sustainable Chemistry 4: Fate, Modelling and
Design of Chemicals
Sustainable Energy
Macroecology and Global Change Biology
Models in Global Change Research
ADVANCED-LEVEL HUMANITIES
Sustainability, Culture and Education
Social Ecology – Conceptual and
Methodological Principles, Social-Ecological
Space Research
Sustainability and Social Developments
CURRICULUM - OPTIONAL MANDANTORY MODULES
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https://www.leuphana.de/en/graduate-school/master/course-offerings/sustainability-science.html
Students have different career prospects depending on their individual academic profile:
— PhD / scientific career
— Employment in internationally operating institutions and organizations
— Leading positions in business and consulting
— Leading positions in public administration, national and international third sector organizations
— Leading positions in political advising
SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE – CAREER PROSPECTS
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https://www.leuphana.de/fileadmin/user_upload/grad_school/files/2Master/Infoblaetter/DE/D_Zugangsvoraussetzungen_Master.pdf
— Distinguished bachelor‘s degree or any equivalent
— If you have not completed your bachelor‘s degree: prove successfully completed courses at 81 % of the
required total performance (total performance of 180 CP or 210 CP) and at least 60 CP from the first
degree programme that are related to the programmes (BA-degree must be proven until March 31st ,
2022 at the latest!)
— English language proficiency (must be submitted until March 31st, 2022 at the latest)
— No requirements in German language skills as the programmes are mostly taught in English
GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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60 CP in modules relevant to the listed subjects / disciplines, thereof at least 30 CP sustainability related
— Biochemistry
— Biology
— Business Administration
— Chemistry
— Communication Science
— Computer Science (Informatics)
— Cultural Science
— Ecology
— Economics
— Educational Science
(Pedagogy)
— Engineering
— Environmental Science
— Geoecology
— Geography
— Geology
— Legal Studies
http://www.leuphana.de/fileadmin/user_upload/grad_school/files/2Master/Infoblaetter/EN/EN_Consecutive-Subjects.pdf
LIST OF CONSECUTIVE SUBJECTS
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— Media Science
— Philosophy
— Physics
— Planning Science
— Political Science
— Psychology
— Sociology
— Sustainability Science
If the number of applicants exceed the number of open slots the application is reviewed against the
following criteria:
Final Grade of Bachelors degree (or an equivalent degree)
International Experience
Voluntary Work
Scholarships
Ranking among the top students
https://www.leuphana.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Aktuell/files/Gazetten/Gazette_2020_28_31-03-2020.pdf
SELECTION CRITERIA AND ADMISSION PROCEDURE
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Course catalogue
http://mystudy.leuphana.de
Study Regulations (FSA)
https://www.leuphana.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Aktuell/files/Gazetten/Gazette_2017_43_26-04-2017.pdf#page=4
Examinations
http://www.leuphana.de/graduate-school/master/studium-organisieren/pruefungen.html
FURTHER INFORMATION
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Applying to the Masters programmes
https://www.leuphana.de/en/graduate-school/master/apply.html
KONTAKT
PROF. DR. THOMAS SCHOMERUS | Institut für Nachhaltigkeitssteuerung |
Universitätsallee 1 | 21335 Lüneburg
Fon 04131.677-1344 | [email protected]
https://www.leuphana.de/institute/insugo/personen/thomas-schomerus.html
PATRICIA BAUER | Referentin Sustainability |
Universitätsallee 1 | 21335 Lüneburg
Fon 04131.677-2407 | [email protected]
https://www.leuphana.de/graduate-school/team.html