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Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Global Change Ecology and Biodiversity Management

Center in charge: Instituto de Investigación en Cambio Global (IICG) Campus: Móstoles
Method of teaching: In person (English)  Cod: 6600
Credits: 120 ECTS  Duration: Two years
Taxes: See table
Academic calendar       Schedule
Codirectora Académica: Dª Silvia Matesanz García  Codirector Técnico:  D. Rubén Milla Gutierrez
E-mail:     Phone number: 914887080 / 914884645
Master Student information: Phone number: 91 488 5060   
Web: https://globe-master.eu/

Atención al estudiante:    Buzón de Ayuda al Estudiante     Buzón de sugerencias, quejas y felicitaciones

Basic Information

What will I learn by studying this Master?

By enrolling in the GLOBE Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Programme in Global Change Ecology and Biodiversity Management, you'll gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to address environmental challenges and biodiversity loss. The curriculum spans four semesters across multiple countries, offering a diverse learning experience. In the first semester at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos in Madrid, you'll study global change drivers and their ecological impacts. The second semester at Bangor University in the UK focuses on biodiversity conservation strategies. The third semester at Universidade de Lisboa in Portugal emphasizes environmental management applications. A summer school in Mexico provides hands-on experience, and the final semester is dedicated to a master's thesis at a partner institution of your choice. This program equips you with the expertise to develop and implement effective conservation and environmental management practices.

Is this Master official in accordance with the regulations of the European Higher Education Area?

Yes, the master programme is being accredited independently in the four participating countries.

What topics will be covered in this Master?

The GLOBE Master explores global change ecology and biodiversity management through an interdisciplinary approach. Key topics include global change drivers, biodiversity conservation, ecological sustainability, and environmental management. You'll gain expertise in ecological modeling, conservation genetics, environmental governance, and bioeconomy. The program is taught across Spain, the UK, Portugal, and Mexico, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on fieldwork. A summer school in Mexico offers immersive training in a megadiverse region. The final semester focuses on a research thesis at a partner institution, preparing you to tackle environmental challenges and develop innovative conservation strategies worldwide.

Recommended Profile

The GLOBE Master is ideal for students with a strong interest in ecology, conservation, and environmental management. A background in biology, environmental sciences, forestry, geography, or related fields is recommended. Applicants should have solid analytical skills, a passion for biodiversity conservation, and an interest in tackling global environmental challenges. The program values international experience, adaptability, and motivation for interdisciplinary research. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in diverse cultural and scientific environments are also important. This Master is suited for those seeking careers in research, policy-making, conservation organizations, or environmental consultancy.

Objectives

The GLOBE Master aims to train professionals capable of understanding and addressing biodiversity loss and environmental challenges caused by global change. The program provides interdisciplinary knowledge and practical tools to assess ecological impacts, design conservation strategies, and manage ecosystems sustainably. Students will develop analytical and problem-solving skills while integrating scientific research with policy and management approaches. A strong emphasis is placed on international collaboration, innovation, and the application of cutting-edge techniques in biodiversity monitoring and conservation. Graduates will be prepared to contribute to science-based decision-making in academia, governmental agencies, NGOs, and the private sector.

skills

The GLOBE programme provides opportunities for students to achieve and demonstrate specific learning outcomes:

Knowledge

K01

The students will understand the magnitude of human impact on the biosphere, the drivers of global change and the current biodiversity crisis.

K02

The students will gain advanced knowledge on how global change influences evolutionary responses, impacting extinction, migration, and adaptation.

K03

The students will be familiar with advanced statistical analyses and modelling techniques applied to studies of biodiversity and conservation.

K04

The students will acquire a comprehensive understanding of practical techniques in wildlife conservation and the mechanisms aimed at influencing human behaviour for conservation goals.

K05

The students will be familiar with the principles of conservation genetics and genetics approaches to real-world problems in conservation.

K06

The students will be familiar with the strategies for assessing and conserving groups of organisms, communities, ecosystems, and ecosystem services impacted by global change.

K07

The students will attain a comprehensive understanding of ecological sustainability, sustainable development, and the relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning.

K08

The students will comprehend the global transition from a carbon-based economy to a bioeconomy, gaining fundamental knowledge about environmental economy, circular bioeconomy and natural capital.

K09

The students will acquire a foundational understanding of risk analysis, environmental assessment processes and the essential technical knowledge to comprehend and participate in strategic environmental assessment and environmental impact assessment processes.

K10

The students will gain understanding of environmental governance mechanisms at different spatial scales, encompassing global, regional, and local contexts.

Skills

Sk01

Ability to synthesize and integrate knowledge from diverse areas such as global change, biodiversity conservation, evolutionary responses, and environmental governance, integrating concepts to form a comprehensive understanding.

Sk02

Proficiency in communicating complex ecological and environmental concepts through various channels, including scientific documentation, technical reports, policy briefings, and presentations to different audiences.

Sk03

Ability to apply advanced analyses and modelling techniques to real-world studies in biodiversity and conservation management, integrating data analysis with ecological understanding.

Sk04

Capacity to apply practical techniques in wildlife conservation, incorporating the principles of conservation genetics to address complex and multifaceted conservation challenges and the application of evolution as a management tool.

Sk05

Ability to develop sustainable practices by integrating knowledge of ecological sustainability, environmental assessment processes, and environmental governance mechanisms.

Sk06

Capacity to develop problem-solving in conservation and environmental management contexts, integrating diverse perspectives and considering the long-term implications of proposed solutions.

Competences

COMP01

The graduates will be able to effectively address complex ecological challenges by synthesizing and integrating knowledge across diverse disciplines, including global change, biodiversity conservation, environmental management and governance.

COMP02

The graduates will be capable of critically contextualizing knowledge, establishing interconnections with social, economic, and environmental issues, at both local and/or global levels.

COMP03

The graduates will be able to apply synthesized knowledge to develop innovative and sustainable solutions, demonstrating an ability to navigate and solve real-world problems in a transdisciplinary context.

COMP04

The graduates will be able to implement sustainable solutions by applying expertise in ecological sustainability, environmental assessment, and governance mechanisms, ensuring effective and lasting positive impacts on environmental challenges.

COMP05

The graduates will be able to strategically engage diverse stakeholders and decision-makers by proficiently communicating complex ecological and environmental concepts through various channels.

Access and Enrolment

Admisión:

Los requisitos de acceso al título propuesto son según el artículo 16, del  Real Decreto 1393/2007, modificado por el Real Decreto 861/2010, de 2 de julio:

  1. Para acceder a las enseñanzas oficiales de Máster será necesario estar en posesión de un título universitario oficial español u otro expedido por una institución de educación superior perteneciente a otro Estado integrante del Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior que faculte en el mismo para el acceso a enseñanzas de Máster.
  2. Así mismo, podrán acceder los titulados conforme  a sistemas educativos ajenos al Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior sin necesidad de la homologación de sus títulos, previa comprobación por la Universidad de que aquellos acreditan un nivel de formación equivalente a los correspondientes títulos universitarios oficiales españoles y que facultan en el país expedidor del título para el acceso a enseñanzas de postgrado. El acceso por esta vía no implicará, en ningún caso, la homologación del título previo del que esté en posesión el interesado, ni su reconocimiento a otros efectos que el de cursar las enseñanzas de Máster.

Recommended Requisites and Student Selection for the GLOBE Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Programme

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the GLOBE Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Programme in Global Change Ecology and Biodiversity Management, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Academic Qualifications: A completed Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree or its equivalent, corresponding to a minimum of 180 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits. Qualifying degrees include Biology, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Geography, Natural Resources, or related fields.
  • Language Proficiency: A minimum of B2 level proficiency in English, as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Selection Criteria

The selection process evaluates applicants based on:

  • Academic Merit: Relevance of the degree and courses studied, overall grades, and academic achievements.
  • Motivation: Demonstrated passion for biodiversity and environmental management, as evidenced in the motivation letter and personal essay.
  • References: Letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant's academic or professional background.
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV): Relevant work experience, internships, or volunteer activities related to the field.

Each application is assessed by the consortium institutions, and applicants are ranked based on these evaluations.

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Teaching Itinerary

Master Teacher guides

ACCESSING THE DEGREE TEACHING GUIDES

Teaching Itinerary

Code

Subject

ECTS

Semester

Type

660001

Global change: drivers and impacts

6

1S

Mandatory

660002

Conservation strategies for biodiversity

4,5

1S

Mandatory

660003

Evolutionary consequences of global change

4,5

1S

Mandatory

660004

Statistical Modelling and Data Science

6

1S

Mandatory

660005

Scientific writing, reporting, and communication

4,5

1S

Mandatory

660006

Integrative field course

4,5

1S

Mandatory

660007

Genetics & Conservation of Small Populations

7,5

2S

Mandatory

660008

Human-Wildlife Coexistence

7,5

2S

Mandatory

660009

Practical/Research Methods in Wildlife Conservation

7,5

2S

Mandatory

660010

Botanical Ecology and Ecosystem Services

7,5

2S

Mandatory

660011

Summer School

5

3S

Mandatory

660012

Ecological Sustainability

3

3S

Mandatory

660013

Ecosystem Services and Bioeconomy

6

3S

Mandatory

660014

Environmental Assessment

6

3S

Mandatory

660015

Environmental Policies and Governance

6

3S

Mandatory

660016

Natural Risks

6

3S

Mandatory

660017

Project in Ecology and Environmental Management

3

3S

Mandatory

660020

Master thesis

25

I

Mandatory

Material resources

Material resources

Internship Placement

This master does not intend conducting Placement

Mobility Programmes

The University Master's Degrees, due to their duration and characteristics, generally do not specifically contemplate the mobility of their students. However, the Rey Juan Carlos University has different mobility programmes for both students and University employees (PDI and PAS) and has procedures for the collection and analysis of information on these mobility programmes..

Mobility URJC

Regulations

ESTUDIANTES

COORDINACIÓN DOCENTE

RÉGIMEN DE CONVIVENCIA

SEGURO ESCOLAR

ASOCIACIONES

EVALUACIÓN

  • Artículo 6.1.2. La resolución favorable de la solicitud de anulación total de matrícula no implica necesariamente la devolución del importe abonado por el o la estudiante. Para ello, deberán cumplirse los requisitos establecidos en el artículo 10.3 de la presente normativa.
  • Artículo 11.3.  La ampliación del plazo de permanencia se solicitará a través del procedimiento establecido al efecto por la Universidad Rey Juan Carlos en sede electrónica, dentro del plazo establecido. El Rector podrá autorizar la continuación de los estudios en aquellos casos en los que causas excepcionales, debidamente documentadas, hubieran afectado al rendimiento académico de los y las estudiantes, con validez para ese curso académico (hasta un máximo de un año). 
  • Artículo 11.4.  De acuerdo con lo que establece el artículo 4 de la presente normativa, aquellos y aquellas estudiantes cuya solicitud de permanencia se resuelva favorablemente, tendrán que matricularse de todas las asignaturas que les resten para finalizar sus estudios.
  • Artículo 11.5.  Para las asignaturas con convocatoria indefinida, una vez concedida la ampliación del plazo de permanencia, se abonarán las tasas correspondientes a la segunda y sucesivas matrículas según el Decreto de precios públicos correspondiente siempre y cuando hayan estado antes matriculados en esa asignatura.
  • Artículo 12.4.  Una vez concedida ésta, el o la estudiante deberá matricularse conforme a lo establecido en el artículo 4 de la presente normativa.
  • Artículo 12.5.  Para las asignaturas con convocatoria indefinida, una vez concedida la continuidad en los estudios de Máster Universitario, se abonarán las tasas correspondientes a la segunda y sucesivas matrículas según el Decreto de precios públicos correspondiente siempre y cuando hayan estado antes matriculados en esa asignatura.

 

Quality Guarantee

Link RUCT

Link BOCM

Internal System of Quality Guarantee

Internal System of Quality Guarantee 

Composition of the commission

Composition of the commission

Report on Results

Once the follow-up on the Degree is carried out, the quantitative information concerning the results of the follow-up for each academic year is shown.

Report on Results:    

General Information Collection Plan

Within the Quality Guarantee System at Rey Juan Carlos University, the following surveys are planned:

 - Profile of the students

- Teacher assessment

- Degree of satisfaction:

  • Of Student
  • Of graduates
  • Of the teaching staff
  • Of administration and services staff

- Labor insertion

- External practices:

  • Student satisfaction
  • External tutor satisfaction
  • Satisfaction of evaluators

Survey results:

Steps toward Improvement

The Quality Assurance System of the Rey Juan Carlos University establishes that the Quality Assurance Committee of the degree is the information derived from the indicators of the degree and the achievement of a report that includes improvement plans if the results indicate.

Recognition of quality

Accreditation renewal supposes the culmination of the implementation of the official undergraduate and Master’s degrees registered in the University, Center, and Degree Register. The accreditation renewal of official undergraduate and Master’s degrees is organized in three phases: self-assessment report, external visit, and final assessment.

In the first phase, the university describes and assesses the situation of the degree with respect to the established criteria and guidelines. The result is the Self-Assessment report that is presented. The second and third phases are carried out by a group of assessors who are external to the degree in question.”

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