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Martin Luther University Halle
Halle
Applied Geosciences
Subjects: Geoscience
M.Sc. | Master of Science
Course description
The bilingual, consecutive master’s program in Angewandte Geowissenschaften (Applied Geosciences) aims to provide deep knowledge in geosciences. It focuses on understanding Earth's interior and surface processes through scientific methods. The program studies the spatio-temporal dynamics of the Earth System comprehensively and holistically. Training in methods and techniques for independent, responsible work is crucial. Students can choose from various subject areas, developing skills in these fields. The MSc in Applied Geosciences prepares students for complex geoscientific roles in science, industry, and business. The goal is to train versatile specialists who can lead the future-oriented search for and use of natural geological resources.
Program Information
| Study Location | Halle |
| Start Semester | Winter |
| Study Form | Full-time |
| Study Type | Postgraduate |
| Teaching Language | English |
| Dual | No |
| Remote | No |
| Application Fee non-EU | No information |
| Study Length | 4 Semesters |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | No Tuition Fee |
| Cost per Semester | 279 EUR |
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Application Requirements
Language Requirements
| CEFR | No information |
| IELTS | No information |
| Cambridge (CAE) | No information |
| TOEFL IBT | No information |
Applicants must prove their English language proficiency by submitting either TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Certificate, Unicert II, German Abitur or an equivalent internationally recognised language certificate attesting level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). However, proof of language proficiency is not required if the first degree was obtained in a study programme taught in English.
Qualification Requirements
Applicants for the MSc Applied Geosciences must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in geosciences or comparable field with a minimum grade of 2.8 or better according to the German academic grading scale and prove good knowledge of written and spoken English. A study programme is comparable if at least 20 ECTS have been obtained in foundation courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry and at least 60 ECTS have been obtained in basic courses in geology and mineralogy, including geological field experience. Decisions on comparability are made by the examination board on the basis of the transcript of records submitted.
Document Requirements
The following documents must be submitted with the application for admission: A hard copy of your bachelor's degree or equivalent (i.e., graduation certificate and transcripts). Important note: Applicants via uni-assist upload their certificates and transcripts (both in original language and official translations, unless the originals are in English or in German) with their online application. For those applicants it is not necessary to hand in any additional hard documents. Halle University does accept provisional graduation certificates, if your degree is scheduled after the application deadline. Please submit your transcripts indicating minimum 2/3 of your total credits to be passed / your senior student stage, accordingly. The final graduation certificate shall be submitted with enrolment, respectively by no later than 31 January in the year following admission. Proof of English language proficiency (see admission requirements) Language certificate attesting German language proficiency for university studies (see admission requirements)
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Not restricted |
| Application |
directly at the University, uni-assist |
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