Environmental Sciences Degrees are usually undertaken by students who like the natural, physical, and biological sciences.
By studying this specialisation, young people get new knowledge about the processes and phenomenons that affect the environment and find solutions to problems that concern nature.
Students’ interest has increased a lot in recent years due to climate change, pollution and other adverse effects on the environment. Environmental Sciences graduates bring multiple benefits to the world they live in, analysing systems and finding effective solutions to develop sustainability and green processes.
The main advantage of the Environmental Sciences Degree is that students are becoming more aware of how we need to protect the environment, give up chemicals and harmful products that pollute the planet in favour of the ones that are biodegradable or environmentally friendly. By becoming aware of the dangers we are facing, students find innovative ideas for sustainability and sustainable development.
This specialisation encourages young people to develop skills such as critical and creative thinking, teamwork, adaptation. Complex issues are debated through this degree, so students need to be innovative and think outside of the box to use resources wisely, protect and, above all, preserve natural wealth.
Besides the advantages listed, the rate of employment is high, because the jobs are being more and more diversified. It has been noted that there is a greater need for environmental consultation, biologists exploring natural environments, and sustainability consultants. This degree can also be useful for other jobs, such as Landscape Architect.
The structure of the degree includes several subjects, depending on the university a student chooses. Some universities prefer to focus on the theoretical policies and notions discussed in the courses, while others choose to rely on systematic research and practical experience gained in the environment. In principle, these studies require a background in the following sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Ecology, Physics.
Bachelor Degrees in Environmental Sciences last between 2 and 3 years. Courses are based on the knowledge of the Sciences of Nature and Social Sciences. Most Bachelor programmes are based on college courses, but also on practical projects. A Master’s programme lasts for about 2-3 years and is recommended for those who want to continue with in-depth research into the elements of the environment. Doctoral courses are designed in such a way that students will be guided to conduct independent research, having a much different structure than during their Bachelor. This programme lasts between 3 and 6 years.
It is important to know that students can choose to pursue this degree online. In this way, students can take advantage of the flexibility and save money, as costs are much lower compared to those spent at universities. For example, The Open University offers online courses, the level of information being authentic and useful for the students.
The University offers an outstanding Communication Program that is deeply rooted in research. It is primarily oriented towards the fields of journalism, humanities, social studies, and digital communications. Additionally, the program offers several courses in collaboration with the business and economics departments. These courses are designed to help students develop a strong foundation in media platforms, enabling them to analyze perception, risk, and artificial intelligence within the context of communication.
Personally, I highly recommend my University as an excellent starting point for an academic career.
View moreThe fact that the course is taught entirely in English so a huge plus for me. The faculties are experienced researches and the studies are a blend of theoretical, research and practical based. The university has ample facilities for students, be it extra curriculars, sports or volunteer work.
View moreThe master’s in media and communication science programme at Technical University of (TU) Ilmenau has diverse courses that continue to be restructured in order to widen job opportunities and internships abroad for students. Some specific modules like the Intercultural communications course were reorganized and developed to focus more on current developments in research such as the incorporation of a new technologically learning platform known as a social virtual room to strengthen the technical capacity of students. This is true for most of the modules in the master’s programme and thus increases the chances of students securing good jobs after the completion of studies.
I really like the programme because of the good support lecturers and the examinations office provide to students, the way studies are organized, how lecturers introduce the courses to students with their aims, content, expectations and learning outcome. This helps students understand what is expected of them and how beneficial the course will be to their personal and career growth. I also appreciate the international and practical relevance of the programme in teaching and research as it has improved my research and data analysis skills as a first-semester student. There are also onboarding sessions for new students twice a week and other infinite variety of opportunities.
I will definitely recommend this master’s programme to any person interested in pursuing a career in the area of journalism or communication. In fact, I have already recommended this programme to a few friends in Cameroon and my younger cousins and currently guiding some of them through the application process. It is an amazing programme!!
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