Masters Course in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management (MESPOM)
Duration (years): 2
The MESPOM Consortium aims to advance a truly European perspective on environmental studies by combining Nordic, Mediterranean, Western and Central European scholarly and practical traditions and approaches. The Consortium partners have more than 50 years of combined experience in delivering interdisciplinary environmental Masters courses to international students, complementary core competencies (CEU - in environmental policy in transition countries, Lund University - in preventive environmental strategies, the University of Manchester - in pollution control, and the University of the Aegean - in sustainable development of islands and isolated areas) creating a solid platform for a high quality, truly integrated and globally relevant Masters Course.
Aim
The MESPOM course prepares students for identifying, developing and implementing effective solutions to environmental challenges, especially in an international context. They aim to educate future decisionmakers in businesses, government and other organizations. MESPOM offers comprehensive inter- and multi-disciplinary curricula in environmental studies that challenge students' ability to integrate theory and practice for systematic analysis, holistic understanding, and management of key environmental issues in various social contexts. MESPOM aims to provide skills for translating environmental knowledge into specific policy and management strategies. In addition to their academic work, students develop research, communication and other professional skills, learn to orient themselves in European and worldwide networks of environmental institutions and elaborate relevant career objectives and strategies.
Learning outcomes
The MESPOM's learning outcomes include knowledge and understanding of a range of environmental topics as well as intellectual, practical and transferable skills and competences. We aim to deliver globally relevant learning outcomes which will equip the graduates to deal with environmental issues in various national and international contexts. We also aim to develop appreciation of the need for professionally ethical conduct and integrity.
Entry Requirements
MESPOM invites applications from all countries. Successful candidates must have a good first degree in a subject related to environmental sciences, policy and management such as biology, geography or chemistry, engineering, management or economics. Candidates with other first degrees will also be considered if they show commitment to environmental issues, usually through work experience. All candidates should demonstrate proficiency in English. Admission is based on the academic and intellectual excellence of applicants as well as their motivation and prior experience. In order to create a multicultural learning environment, the Consortium strives to achieve a balance between various geographic and disciplinary backgrounds of MESPOM students.
How to apply
For details on the application procedure for the MESPOM course, please see the MESPOM website.
If you want to read the latest Course Handbook (containing details of the course modules) you can download it here.
Erasmus Mundus Student Handbook 2008 (pdf 2.3mb)
