Master's specialisation of Environment and Society StudiesLocal Environmental Change and Sustainable Cities
Tackle real world sustainability challenges at the local level. This specialisation equips you to integrate policies on energy, climate, water, mobility, agriculture and more, across cities and regions in the Netherlands or abroad.
Something for you?
- Focus on sustainability at the local level, with special attention to sustainable cities.
- Learn about policy tools and nature-based solutions for climate-proof, green urban environments.
- Explore cases of cities tackling environmental issues. Find ways of integrating greening and biodiversity of cities, with spatial planning and citizen collaboration.
Admission requirements
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- Main language
- English
- Study duration
- 1 year (60 EC)
- Start
- September
- Contact hours
- 5-10
- Number of students
- 27
- Programme format
- Full time
- Degree
- Master of Science, specialisation of Environment and Society Studies
- Faculty
- Nijmegen School of Management
- CROHO code
- 66839
- Accreditation
- NVAO
What will you learn
You will explore a wide range of environmental challenges and the policies and tools used to address them. Topics include stormwater management, renewable energy, and green roofs. You will learn how waste management goes beyond recycling, shifting from cradle-to-grave to cradle-to-cradle products. The programme also covers citizen-led renewable energy initiatives and emerging themes like the environmental benefits of community food systems.
Study programmeFuture career opportunities
This Master’s equips you with practical skills in sustainability policy, analysis, and implementation, preparing you to make an impact in diverse professional roles.
Graduates often work as::
- Policy maker in the field of sustainability
- Environmental practitioner or consultant
- Academic analyst or researcher
Research
To indicate the type of research in this specialisation, a few examples:
- What can be done to keep citizens safe from environmental hazards and natural disasters?
- What is the role of new community-based initiatives in local food transformations?
- How can we work on a fair and inclusive energy transition?
- How are cities and residents collaborating on the greening of cities?
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ContactTuitions & grants
If you are going to follow this Master's programme, you will pay an annual tuition fee. There are different tuition rates. The amount depends on your personal situation.
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