Heidelberg Center Latin America
Master in Geosciences: Governance of Risk and Resources (M.Sc.)

Santiago, Chile

DEGREE TYPE

MSc

DURATION

LANGUAGES

Spanish

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Feb 2025

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Master in Geosciences: Governance of Risk and Resources (M.Sc.) focuses on understanding the complexities of geosciences, particularly in risk management and resource governance. The program equips students with the skills to analyze and navigate the interplay between natural resources and societal needs.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in environmental consulting, risk assessment, governmental agencies, and resource management. The degree offers opportunities in both public and private sectors, with potential roles as geoscientists, policy advisors, and environmental researchers.

The program lasts 3 semesters, which will be divided into two teaching periods, offered in Santiago de Chile and one semester for the preparation of the thesis.

The two academic periods consist of compulsory and optional modules, which must be approved before starting the thesis work. In the third semester, the thesis must be elaborated.

The compulsory modules will take place at the Heidelberg Center for Latin America and will be taught by professors from the University of Heidelberg, the Catholic University, and the University of Chile. While the elective modules are part of the programs offered by the UC and the U of Chile respectively.

The courses will be taught in Spanish or English. Participants can also take free German courses if they so wish.