Governing Socio-Ecological Transformations (master's programme)
During the master's programme in Governing Socio-Ecological Transformations, you will learn to understand the ecological crisis as part of socio-political dynamics, power relations, conflicts and negotiation processes. The aim is to provide you with broad empirical knowledge and an interdisciplinary, analytical and theoretical toolkit. You will combine approaches and methods from the social sciences, economics and the humanities, and specifically supplement these with knowledge from the natural sciences. In doing so, you will engage with cutting-edge debates – such as those on multiple crises, the green economy, degrowth and environmental justice, particularly from a North-South perspective – and critically analyse policies, modes of production and ways of life.
What is it about?
The master's programme in Governing Socio-Ecological Transformations approaches the ecological crisis as a societal project. You will examine conflicts, negotiations and power relations at local, national and international levels. You will combine approaches from the social sciences, economics and the humanities, complementing these specifically with knowledge from the natural sciences. You will engage with current theories and debates – such as green growth, ecological modernisation, degrowth and sufficiency – and critically analyse policies, discourses, and modes of production and lifestyles.
- SET-MA 1 Introduction to Socio-Ecological Transformations (4 ECTS)
- SET-MA 2 Challenges for Socio-Ecological Transformations (10 ECTS)
- SET-MA 3 Understanding International and Intersectional Challenges from (Inter-)Disciplinary Perspectives (12 ECTS)
- SET-MA 4 Approaching Natural Sciences (4 ECTS)
- SET-MA 5-6 Compulsory Module Group: Tools (16 ECTS)
- SET-MA 5 Research and Writing in the Field of Socio-Ecological Research (4 ECTS)
- SET-MA 6 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Socio-Ecological Research (12 ECTS)
- SET-MA 7 Governing Socio-Ecological Transformations: Inequalities, Multi-Level Governance and Transformation Pathways (16 ECTS)
- SET-MA 8 Interdisciplinary Research Project (12 ECTS)
- SET-MA 9 Master’s Module (4 ECTS)
- SET-MA E Electives (20 ECTS)
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Which careers are possible after this degree?
Drawing on your expertise, you will work as a highly qualified specialist in areas of social relevance:
- Public administration and politics
- International organisations and NGOs
- Think tanks, consultancy and policy analysis
- Businesses and trade associations
- Research, teaching and science communication
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