Objectives and competences

The degree is accredited and jointly awarded by the CHARM-EU alliance institutions that provide the master's: University of Barcelona, Utrecht Universit, Eötvös Loránd University Budapest, University of Montpellier, Åbo Akademi University, Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg, Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences, The University of Bergen, Trinity College Dublin.
One of CHARM-EU's core values is inclusivity. We strongly believe in the power of diversity and how learning in a diverse environment leads to the personal development and cultural enrichment for all involved. In CHARM-EU, we believe in fostering an open, welcoming, safe atmosphere, where all forms of diversity are recognised, respected, and seen as a source of strength and benefit to the CHARM-EU community and beyond. CHARM-EU welcomes applications from all candidates who fulfil the Master's specific requirements, regardless of their backgrounds, lived experiences, and access needs.

The CHARMobility experience
You, the other CHARM-EU students and CHARM-EU staff will be one international university community in five beautiful university cities across five countries. An important and exciting part of your CHARM-EU journey is the wide range of opportunities to meet and interact with your international classmates both online and in person, to develop your academic, personal, social and professional competences and strengthen your communication and language skills in a unique intercultural environment. CHARM-EU mobility combines the best of a truly international classroom and mobility activities. You will be able to follow a unique learning path through Europe, supporting your learning needs and ambitions.

 

Basic information

TypeMaster's degree
Branch of knowledge
  • Interdisciplinary
Mode of delivery
  • Face-to-face
Credits120
Length of course1 academic year
Language(s) of instructionEnglish
CoordinationAVELINA TORTOSA MORENO
Open pre-enrolmentNo
Open enrolmentNo
Lead to doctoral studiesYes
Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualificationNo
Main university information Master's degree course homepage
InteruniversityYes
Main universityTrinity College Dublin
Universities
  • Universitat Barcelona
  • Utrecht University
  • Eötvös Loránd University Budapest
  • University of Montpellier
  • Åbo Akademi University
  • Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg
  • Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences
  • The University of Bergen
  • Trinity College Dublin
Bridging coursesNo
Specializations
  • Intensification Energy and Sustainable Cities
  • Intensification Food
  • Intensification Life and Health
  • Intensification Water

Objectives and competences

Objectives

  • Research and evaluate complex societal challenges from different stakeholders and intercultural perspectives.
  • Assess and integrate different disciplinary and transdisciplinary knowledge and research methodologies.
  • Become familiar with the latest technological tools to source, analyse, handle, use and communicate complex bodies of data ethically.
  • Learn to communicate and collaborate effectively on complex issues.
  • Formulate an advanced understanding of transdisciplinarity and demonstrate expertise in the facilitative, communicative, reflexive and collaborative skills to support its practice.
  • Acquire advanced transversal competencies in problem-solving, entrepreneurialism, innovation, digital skills, and a life-long learning disposition.
  • Develop creative and critical thinking skills.

Competences

Access and admission

Applicant profile and access requirements

Recommended applicant profile

Access requirements and conditions

General requirements
Students wishing to be admitted to a university master's degree must hold one of the following qualifications:

  • Official Spanish university degree.

  • A degree issued by a higher education institution within the European Higher Education Area framework that authorizes the holder to access university master's degree courses in the country of issue.

  • A qualification issued by an institution outside the framework of the European Higher Education Area. In this case, applicants must request homologation of the degree to its equivalent official Spanish university qualification or obtain express approval from the University of Barcelona, which will conduct a study of equivalence to ensure that the degree is of a comparable level to an official Spanish university qualification and that it grants access to university master's degree study in the country of issue. Admission shall not, in any case, imply that prior qualifications have been recognized as equivalent to a Spanish master's degree and does not confer recognition for any purposes other than that of admission to the master's degree course.

Pre-enrolment

Calendar

Required documentation

Selection criteria

Notification

Enrolment

As a general rule, at the UB you will be required to enrol online. Remember that you can lose your place if you do not enrol on the day you have been assigned

Course curriculum

Subjects and course plans

Distribution of credits

Type ECTS
Compulsory
Optional
Compulsory placements
Compulsory final project
TOTAL 120

List of subjects

Placements

During the experiential phase, students have the opportunity to undertake an internship, while in the capstone phase, they collaborate with external stakeholders'including international organizations, NGOs, and research centres. This practical engagement fosters career networks, enhances professional development, and significantly boosts employability in the field of sustainability. Our graduates have taken up roles in sustainability policy, consultancy, business transformation, communications and academia.

Career opportunities

What can you work on ?

  • Consultancy for business, government institutions and NGOs.
  • Sustainability management and business transformation.
  • Sustainability policy, advocacy, and communications.
  • Business innovation and entrepreneurship.
  • Social innovation and action.
  • Academia and research.

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