The United Nations University; Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) in cooperation with the Geography Department of the University of Bonn welcome applicants who possess a first degree (Bachelor’s) in a higher education programme in Geography or a related discipline to join the International joint Master's programme for Geography of Environmental Risks and Human Security 2020. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest or experience in working in the field of human-nature relations and risk governance in the Global South.
General Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must possess a first, higher education qualification (Bachelor’s Degree) in Geography or a related/comparable professionally certified study program.
- The majority of the attended courses (reflected in your transcripts) must be related to the three following areas:
- Human Geography and Social Sciences with a focus on spatial patterns, society, development.
- Science methodology and empirical research methods.
- Physical Geography, Geosciences and Environmental Sciences with a focus on Earth System Science.
- A strong motivation to contribute to the area of human security and management of risks related to environmental change is a prerequisite to study in this Master’s Programme.
- Applicants should be highly motivated to learn in a multicultural and interdisciplinary environment.
- Non-native English speaking applicants must prove proficiency in the English language.
- For further details on the application requirements, please consult the FAQs.
Scholarship Requirements:-
Eligible candidates should fulfill the following requirements in addition to the general eligibility criteria for the Master’s program:
- Being a candidate from an eligible Developing Country (check the list on DAAD website).
- Having at least 2 years of work experience after the Bachelor’s and before applying for Epos program (i.e. with an NGO, GO, or the private sector).
- Having graduated from their Bachelor not more than 5 years ago.
- Having completed no other Master in a similar field of studies;
- Wishing to apply the post-Master knowledge in a career as a practitioner (not in an academic area/PhD) further contributing to development.
- Being ready to fully commit to start with the Joint Master Programme once accepted by Joint Master’s selection committee and for funding through Epos.
Program Goals:
- Theoretical and methodological expertise in the field of environmental risks and human security combined with practical experiences.
- Strong focus on developing countries/ the “Global South”.
- Intercultural and interdisciplinary learning environment.
- Possibility to engage in ongoing research projects at both institutions (UNU-EHS and Bonn University).
- Close cooperation with the UN system & international organizations.
Required Documents for Applications:-
- Completed, signed and dated Joint MSc GEO RISK Application Form 2020.
- A signed resume/CV.
- Letter of motivation.
- Official transcripts reflecting the courses and grades achieved per each year and semester.
- Bachelor’s and, if applicable, Master’s Degree Certificate in English.
- Certificate of English language proficiency.
- A sample of academic writing written as part of the fulfillment of the first degree (preferably in English).
- Recommendation letters from your current and/or previous lecturers (these must be signed, dated, stamped, and on letterhead).
- For more detailed information about the required documents, click here.
Required Documents for the DAAD Funding:-
The candidate should submit in a separate PDF file the following documents (all REQUIRED):
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DAAD application form.
- CV / Résumé signed and dated.
- Motivation statement.
- Bachelor’s and, if applicable, Master’s Transcript of Academic Records reflecting the courses and grades achieved per each year and semester.
- Bachelor’s and, if applicable, Master’s Degree Certificate in English.
- Certificate of English language proficiency (check the language requirements).
- Academic Recommendation Letter/s from your current and/or previous lecturers; these must be signed, recently dated, stamped, and on a letterhead.
- Professional Recommendation Letter/s from your current and/or previous employers; these must be signed, recently dated, stamped, and on a letterhead
- Work certificate/s from your current and/or previous employers.
- Must reflect the period of the mandatory min. 2 years professional experience after Bachelor’s studies.
- These must mention the period of employment, must be signed, dated, stamped, and on a letterhead.
- The certificates must correspond chronologically to the info reflected in your CV/ Résumé.
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