BE PART OF THE SOLUTION

Master's module Climate Change and Sustainable Transformation

Understanding climate change and its social consequences

Certificate

from the University of Graz

ECTS credit points

24

Module begins

summer semester

Language of instruction

German and English

Module duration

2 semesters

Added value

practice, network, skills

The first step to a job with social responsibility!

Switching to cycling or public transport, saving electricity, avoiding waste, shopping more consciously and much more – climate protection starts in the private sphere and affects every one of us all around the globe! In view of the looming climate crisis, sustainable and future-proof solutions are more in demand than ever – and for this, more than ever, many clever minds are needed!

The module “Climate change and sustainable transformation” offers you a scientifically based additional training that prepares you for a green job, no matter in which field – economic, legal, financial, social or creative.

General Information

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What can you expect?

You will receive a solid introduction

on the basics and issues of climate (change) and sustainable development and
learn about applied issues of energy, climate and sustainability goals.

You will study in depth

aspects of climate ethics and psychology, international climate policy and
experience the meteorological and ecological effects of climate change in mountain regions first hand in an excursion lasting several days.

In inter- and transdisciplinary case studies, you work in a team on sustainable solutions.

Module curriculum (in German)

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What can you go on to do?

After completing this module you will be able to:

understand and knowledgeably discuss natural, social, economic and ethical aspects of climate change and sustainable transformation,
develop an understanding of the need for change and consider the consequences for life and work, and
successfully address complex issues related to climate change and sustainable transformation in inter- and transdisciplinary settings.

All in all: the ideal prerequisites for a sustainable job with social responsibility!

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Who can choose this module?

As a student of any master’s or diploma programme, you can choose the master’s module as part of your free elective courses. In the following master’s programmes, the module is also incorporated in the curriculum:

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Who cannot choose this module?

Unfortunately, you cannot choose this master’s module as a student of the following subject-relevant master’s degree programmes:

However, as a student of these subject-relevant master’s programmes, the other master’s modules are also available to you: Information

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Application

There are 2 steps to applying for the master’s module “Climate Change and Sustainable Transformation”:

Complete a brief application form by the application deadline, Oct. 1, 2024-Jan. 15, 2025.
You will receive a message by the end of January 2025 at the latest telling you whether you have been accepted.

Please inform yourself well in advance about the admission requirements.

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3 Reasons for choosing this master’s module

Innovative topic

in an industry with responsibility

Dedicated team

of students and teachers

High work and professional relevance

a job for the future

„The climate crisis is the greatest challenge of our generation and we must work together to find the necessary political solutions. The Master’s Plus gives you the tools to do that and to help shape the future!“

Katharina Rogenhofer, climate activist

[Translate to English:] Fotoquelle: Jake Tazreiter

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Katharina Rogenhofer, climate activist

Katharina Rogenhofer, spokesperson of the Climate People’s Movement, had very few opportunities to attend lectures on the climate crisis during her studies of biology. This has now changed thanks to the master’s module Climate Change and Sustainable Transformation. Find out why and take action for a good, healthy and liveable future.

Module curriculum

No matter what subject you are studying, in this module you will gain a basic understanding of the uncertainties, risks and opportunities associated with climate change: possible approaches to sustainable transformation will be developed here, with particular emphasis on connectivity with the content of your own field of study. Finally, it is also about combining different approaches and strategies in an inter- and transdisciplinary way and therefore initiating an interdisciplinary dialogue, as well as a mutual learning process between science and society

Submodules	Skills: after completing the submodule, students will be able to
Introduction	understand and explain the physical basis of the climate system and climate change; describe and explain cycles and feedback mechanisms of the climate system; describe and explain the causes and mechanisms of past and possible future climate change; deal competently with the structures, regulatory mechanisms and processes of the anthroposphere in the “age of sustainable development”; know and be able to classify the dimensions of the pressure, challenges and design of the integration of the anthroposphere in the bio- and geosphere; recognise and classify the essential challenges of humanity with regard to sustainable development and to work out possible solutions.
Advanced	understand and apply the basic concepts and methods for studying climate change in mountain systems; identify and explain the drivers and impacts of climate change in mountain systems and communicate why these are important; look at the climate change problem from ethical and justice-theoretical perspectives as well as from the point of view of behavioural economics and climate psychology; consider ethical, normative, psychological and behavioural economic aspects in the analysis of climate change measures; assess the behaviour of individuals and collective actors with regard to climate-relevant actions and climate measures in a multi-criteria manner; classify and evaluate the development and meanderings of international and national climate and energy policy.
Inter- and transdisciplinary case study	look at climate change measures and corresponding challenges from an inter- and transdisciplinary perspective and work on them with suitable methods; present approaches to solutions/results that have been developed; be able to understand and classify other disciplinary approaches and perspectives; critically question ideas and models, evaluate them and develop new ones; independently design the ongoing learning process; analyse climate and sustainability-related problems with a holistic mindset.

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FAQs

Unfortunately, you cannot choose this master’s module as a student of the following subject-relevant master’s degree programmes:

As a student of these relevant Master's programs, however, the other Master's modules are available to you: Information

You can choose the master’s module as a student of any master’s or diploma programme within the scope of your free elective courses. In the following master’s programmes, the module is also incorporated in the curriculum: