Governing Socio-Ecological Transformations (Master)
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The Master's programme in Governing Socio-Ecological Transformations will be offered for the first time in the winter semester 2026/27 at the University of Vienna. Information will be updated on an ongoing basis.
Governing Socio-Ecological Transformations (Master)
The ecological crisis is at the heart of socio-political dynamics, conflicts and negotiation processes. The aim of the English-language Master's programme Governing Socio-Ecological Transformations at the University of Vienna is to provide students with broad empirical knowledge and an interdisciplinary, analytical and theoretical toolkit for understanding the complexity of socio-ecological and multiple crises and their highly topical social implications. To this end, qualitative and quantitative approaches and methods from the social sciences, economics and humanities are combined and supplemented with specific knowledge from the natural sciences.
Master of Arts
Degree Programme Code: Information to follow
4 semesters / 120 ECTS Credits
Language: English
Curriculum (in English - unofficial)
Curriculum (in German - legally binding)
Information Event
There was an information event on 9th March, 2026. In the recording (Password: cU?4RRz^) you will learn about the core content, how the programme is structured, the admission requirements and what you can expect as a student at University of Vienna.
Admission Procedure
Information about the entrance examination
Getting started
Orientation in the first semester
Getting Informed
StudiesServiceCenter (SSC) Social Sciences
Five Concepts
which you will deal with during your studies:
- Socio-ecological Transformation
- Political Ecology
- Interdisciplinary Research
- International Resource, Environmental and Climate Policy
- Environmental Justice and Global Inequalities
... and many more.
After Graduation
As a GovSET graduate, you will have gained a range of skills and knowledge, including:
- Interdisciplinary learning, research and writing
- Links between social science and natural science findings
- Critical assessment of environmental policy strategies