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About the course
The Global Challenges - Sustainable Futures course at Freie Universität Berlin examines major current global challenges divided into economic, political and environmental issues. Climate change is only one of many environmental issues facing our planet, but due to its importance and overwhelming impact, it will be given the main focus of this course.
We will not only look at the science behind and consequences of global warming, but will also study the two pillars of the global climate governance: the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) and the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change).
A special session will be devoted to technological, political, social and economic solutions to environmental issues. Do we – as purported by some – need to replace capitalism and stop economic growth in order to prevent further environmental destruction? Or is there a way to move towards a “green growth”, and utilize the benefits of the free market to increase environmental protection?
This will lead us to the question of what the future will look like. Will we continue to cross planetary boundaries and endanger the capability of different ecosystems? Or will the 21st century witness a major shift away from fossil fuels and environmental destruction to a more sustainable economy?
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Topics include:
- Global economic issues
- Global political issues
- Global social issues
- Global environmental issues
- Climate change
- Solutions to environmental issues
- The future
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Duration
- Part-time
- 8 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Credits
5 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
International Relations International Development Sustainable Development View 20 other Short Courses in Sustainable Development in GermanyExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Students should be able to speak and read English at the upper intermediate level (B2) or higher. No prior knowledge is required but the willingness to think beyond the usual framings on migration.
Required language skills
- The language of instruction is English. Language proficiency on an advanced Intermediate level (Mittelstufe II) is a prerequisite for participation. For orientation purposes, you can assess your language skills via the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
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International
1300 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1300 EUR for the full programme during 8 months. -
EU/EEA
1300 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1300 EUR for the full programme during 8 months.
Living costs for Berlin
836 - 1340 EUR /month
Living costs
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