Sustainability Studies (Bachelor)

The Bachelor's degree program in Sustainability Studies at the University of Kassel offers you the opportunity to gain interdisciplinary knowledge about human-nature relationships, socio-ecological transformations, and sustainable solutions. In-depth studies of

• Diversity and solidarity,
• Nutrition and land use,
• Mobility and public spaces as well as
• Climate change and Earth systems

characterize the program. You will learn to critically reflect on ecological, cultural, societal, technological, and economic transformations and to contribute to shaping them with a sound professional foundation. The program combines fundamentals from the social sciences, humanities, cultural studies, natural sciences, and engineering, and teaches you methods of transformation and sustainability research.

You will address global challenges and develop innovative solutions in project modules . In the project modules, you will acquire both academic and professional qualifications by working in teams on specific problems of socio-ecological transformation. You will address current controversies and problems of socio-ecological transformation, become familiar with various professional fields of sustainability, and be introduced to project management techniques.

As part of the project study program, you will develop your communication and methodological skills and prepare yourself for the demands of your future professional practice.

The University of Kassel offers you a unique degree program that combines learning across disciplinary boundaries with a link between theory and practice from the first semester in an accompanying project study.

In addition to the natural and technical sciences, the humanities, cultural studies, and social sciences are also an integral part of the program, opening up diverse perspectives. A comparably broad perspective on sustainability issues can only be found at the University of Kassel.

In the project-based program, you'll work on sustainability-related issues, develop concrete solutions, and gain valuable professional experience through an eight-week internship in Germany or abroad. Career orientation events offer additional insights into potential career paths.

In the elective area, you can also set your own priorities and tailor your studies to your interests. Personal support and small group learning create a pleasant and supportive study atmosphere.

The program qualifies you for a wide range of careers, from sustainable urban planning and environmental management to international development cooperation. Fields of activity include NGOs, public administration, the private sector, and research institutes.

The interdisciplinary nature of the program provides you with skills in analyzing, assessing, communicating, and transferring sustainability-related topics. The integrated internship and practice-oriented project work will optimally prepare you for professional requirements and provide you with valuable experience for your career.

With these comprehensive skills, you are ideally equipped for the job market of the future: Current transformation processes are creating numerous new career fields that you can successfully explore, and your studies will lay the foundation for actively contributing to solving local and global challenges.