Master's Programme Geography:
Global Change - Regional Sustainability
As of winter semester 2015/2016 this programme is no longer open to new entrants. For information on the succeeding master’s programme please consult this page »
| Faculty | Faculty of Geo- and Atmospheric Sciences |
| Duration / ECTS-Credits | 4 semesters / 120 ECTS-Credits |
| Academic Degree |
Master of Science (MSc) |
| Qualification Level |
Master (Second Cycle) |
| Mode of Study |
Full-Time |
| Study Code l |
C 066 855 |
| Curriculum | Information on the Curriculum (2007W) * |
| Admission Requirements | Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent |
* Information on the Curriculum (2007W)
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies,
available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.
University of Innsbruck Bulletin » (Click to open all University of Innsbruck Bulletins)
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
Description of the applied grading system (including the grade distribution table) »
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
| Austrian grading scheme |
Definition |
%-age |
||
| 1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance |
32.8 |
 |
= 100% |
|
2 |
GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors |
35.6 | ||
| 3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors |
19.2 |
||
| 4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria |
12.4 | ||
| 5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
December 2020
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Requirements
Relevant bachelor's degrees at the University of Innsbruck:
- Bachelor's Programme Geography
- Bachelor's Programme Geo- and Atmospheric Sciences
Criteria for the determination of equivalence:
Admission to the master's degree programme may also be possible if a student has completed a bachelor's degree in a relevant related field. As part of the determination of equivalence, the following core areas of the completed bachelor's degree programme will be assessed:
- 7.5 ECTS-Credits Core Area: Geographical Information Technology/Systems
- 7.5 ECTS-Credits Core Area: Physical Geography
- 7.5 ECTS-Credits Core Area: Human Geography
In the event that equivalence has been established in principle but with certain qualifications missing for full equivalence, supplemental examinations may be required. These examinations must be completed during the master degree programme.
Recommended Course Sequence
The exemplary course sequence given below is recommended for full-time students beginning their study programme in the winter semester. The table shows one possible course sequence for the bachelor's programme and is not compulsory. Delays resulting from repeated examinations are not taken into account.
The standard duration of the study programme is 4 semesters or 120 ECTS-Credits, whereby according to the Universities Act of 2002, a workload of 1,500 (real) hours per academic year must be fulfilled, corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits (one ECTS-Credit is equivalent to a workload of 25 hours).
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Basics of Global Change and Risk Research
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Geography of Mountain Regions
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Specific Methods in Geoinformatics
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module - Intensification
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Specific Methods in Geoinformatics
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Applied Geoinformatics
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module - Intensification
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module - Intensification
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
15.0 ECTS-Credits: Master's Thesis › continue fourth semester!
› 12.5 ECTS-Credits: Master's Thesis
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Policies of Regional Sustainability
7.5 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module - Intensification
2.5 ECTS-Credits: Master's Thesis Defence
Qualification Profile and Skills
The Master’s Programme Geography: Global Change – Regional Sustainability promotes analytical and integrative skills as well as network thinking at the interface between society and environment. The compulsory modules represent a framework of subject-specific, methodical and practical contents. In addition, the programme offers the ability to focus on the following subject areas: urban and regional development, development research, climate and cryospheric science as well as natural hazards research.
These subjects are being extended and completed by elective modules. Regardless of the elected field of specialisation, students are able to scientific work according to international standards, to plan and implement field works, organize and manage projects as well as to proceed in a target- and result-oriented manner.
With a wide-ranging geographical and interdisciplinary training, the study programme conveys subject-specific and methodical skills to elaborate responsible solution strategies in managing complex issues, with special attention to teamwork skills. Students are encouraged to practice and specialise in presentation skills, scientific writing as well as the leading of work groups and discussions.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Graduates possess highly specialized knowledge in the field of geography. They are able to analyse geography-related issues with scientific methods and thus to measure, interpret and evaluate solutions to problems and to apply them in interdisciplinary contexts.
Future Prospects: Occupational Profiles and Career Opportunities
The career fields for graduates of the Master’s Programme Geography: Global Change – Regional Sustainability range from engineering and planning offices, relevant economic fields as well as NGOs and public service.
Interview with a graduate: Dominik Sennes, 2009 (year of graduation)
"Geography is an interdisciplinary subject per se. In this sense, studying geography is the best way to learn 'cross-functional thinking' and how to view processes of all kinds from an integrated perspective."
To the Interview
Supplementary Programme
Within the scope of the Study Programme, a Supplementary Programme corresponding to 45 ECTS-Credits or 60 ECTS-Credits may be passed. Admission to the Supplementary Programme requires the admission to or the having passed of one of the selected Study Programmes. Detailed information:
- https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/es-entrepreneurship/
- https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/es-informatik/
Postgraduate and further Studies at the University of Innsbruck
Information about the Programme (in German only)
Forms (in German only)
- Application for the Master's Thesis
- Examination Records
- Declaration of Academic Honesty
- To block the Master's Thesis
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Standort Innrain 52d 