Double Degree Master in Water and Coastal Management
University of Groningen
Key Information
Campus location
Groningen, Netherlands
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 2,314 / per year *
Application deadline
01 May 2024
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* EU/EEA students: €2,314 | non-EU/EEA students: €17,800
Introduction
Managing water resources, river catchments, and coastal zones are outstanding challenges of today and tomorrow!
Global changes ask for a comprehensive scientific approach, and international multidisciplinary orientation and require a new mindset toward the water and coastal management problems. In response to these challenges and to provide an inspiring atmosphere for the development of an academic and professional career, we designed our unique Double Degree Master (DDM) program 'Water and Coastal Management', merging the strongest expertise of the two partner universities, the University of Groningen (the Netherlands) and Carl-von-Ossietzky-University Oldenburg (Germany).
Taught by outstanding experts highly conversant with environmental, socio-economic, and spatial sciences, you will be trained to manage the water and coastal resources of future societies in a sustainable way. The University of Oldenburg gives you the opportunity to learn about the marine environment and sustainable management; the University of Groningen offers its outstanding knowledge of spatial science, in particular water management and environmental and infrastructure planning. The ability to integrate both makes the successful student an expert in water and coastal management!
Why study this programme in Groningen?
You have the unique opportunity to study abroad, in an international atmosphere and in familiar surroundings.
Admissions
Curriculum
Year 1
The first year in Oldenburg your study program starts in October and consists of a mix of compulsory and elective modules in three broad categories: Planning, Science and Socio-Economics. During the second year in Groningen, the focus will be on international spatial planning (systems and practices), institutional design and related topics. Throughout the different modules, you will be working on water and coastal management related assignments and your master thesis.
The first year in Oldenburg: the year is divided into two terms: "Wintersemester" and "Sommersemester". The winter term begins officially on October 1 and ends on March 31. The summer term begins on April 1 and ends on September 30. However, the lecture period only runs from mid-October until mid-February and from mid-April until the middle/end of July. The remaining time, the so-called "vorlesungsfreie Zeit", is intended for writing papers, preparing for exams, excursions or internships.
Courses
- Basic Ecological Processes (6 EC)
- Bioenergy (6 EC)
- Cases in Coastal Zone Management (6 EC)
- Case Study (12 EC)
- GIS for WCM (6 EC)
- International Sustainability Management (6 EC)
- Marine Regulations (6 EC)
- Marine Sediments (6 EC)
- Nature Conservation in Practice (6 EC)
- Resource and Energy Economics (6 EC)
- River Development, Water Management and Conservation (6 EC)
- Selected Topics in Environmental Sciences (6 EC)
- Selected Topics in SEM (6 EC)
- Spatial Planning for Sustainable Development (6 EC)
- Understanding Bioplanet Earth (6 EC)
Year 2
In the second year, you study for the master of Environmental and Infrastructure Planning at the RUG. The year starts on September 1.
Courses
- Dilemmas in Infrastructure Planning (5 EC)
- EIP: Interactive Workshop (5 EC)
- Planning Theory (5 EC)
- Master's Thesis EIP (20 EC)
- Comparative Research and Planning Practice (5 EC)
- Restricted Elective: Planning Methods for Smart Governance (ID) or Project and Programme Management (ID) (5 EC, optional)
- Reinventing Environmental Planning (5 EC)
- Transitions in Water Management (5 EC)
- Fieldwork Water Quality (5 EC)
Study abroad
- Study abroad is required
In the first year of your Double Degree in Water and Coastal Management, you follow courses in Oldenburg, Germany. In the second year, you study the master of Environmental and Infrastructure Planning at the RUG in Groningen, the Netherlands.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Job Prospects
The Master's opens up a wide field of potential careers in both the public and the private sector. Our graduates:
- Work in governments: as policy advisors at international, national, provincial and local offices in charge of spatial planning, transportation or water management.
- Work in consultancy: as project managers at international and national firms in engineering, design and sustainability.
- Start their own business or go into research.
How we boost your future career
We support you in developing a rich set of tools as well as a reflexive attitude that allows you to create innovative solutions for the sustainability and resilience of cities and regions. We do so in various ways:
- Strategic partnerships with organizations in planning practice: National Agency on Public Works and Water Management, Witteveen+Bos Engineering and Consultancy, Royal HaskoningDHVEngineering, design and project management
- Guest lectures, field trips and workshops embedded in the course
- 3x per year 'A day in planning practice', with company visits
- Excursions and 'Meet-alumni' events organised by our student organizations
- 2x per year the Graduate Research Day. A networking event to meet future employers
Throughout the year, we offer support for practical career preparation and employability skills. Workshops are given about leadership, job interviews and how to present yourself.