Generation Z, also known as Generation Fridays for Future, is ready to begin their careers. The environmentally conscious generation has already achieved a lot. One thing is that every industry now wants to work on its ecological footprint. So you are asked; The focus is currently on research and work for all of our futures, so you have exactly the right motivation.
There are environmentally-related courses in every subject group. So that you don't lose track of the heap of options and the different universities, we have created an overview of possible bachelor's degree programs for you below, sorted by the relevant field of interest.
1. Technique
A recommended course of study for people with an affinity for technology is the bachelor's degree program in environmental protection technology at the University of Stuttgart . According to experience reports, this is very technical and provides the tools to solve many environmental problems.
2.Design
Yes, environmental awareness can even be combined with an artistic course of study. You can complete your Bachelor of Arts in Sustainable Design in 6 semesters at the Academy of Design/ecosign.
3. Computer science
Students of environmental and business informatics are particularly future-oriented. The relatively new subject of computer science has been booming in recent years and graduates can expect a high salary. More about this in this article .
With your computer science skills, you can get involved not just for anyone, but directly for the environment. The best way to prepare for this is at Trier University of Applied Sciences with a bachelor's degree in environmental and business informatics .
5. Psychology
The super interesting course “Human and Environment: Psychology, Communication, Economics” shows how important interdisciplinary thinking is in relation to climate change, which ultimately goes hand in hand with social injustice. You can study this environmental, natural and social science course at the University of Koblenz-Landau.
6. Economy
Are you interested in economic events, but don't want to neglect the environment? Then ecosystem management is just right for you. In this course of study, students learn the most important facts and concepts of ecology and economics and develop an understanding of the interaction of ecosystems. At the University of Göttingen you will learn how sustainable human use of the environment is possible.
7. Engineering
In the Civil and Environmental Engineering course, you combine two very promising subjects. You will learn to find intelligent solutions for structural designs that also contribute to environmental protection. You can take this interdisciplinary course at the Leibniz University of Hanover, for example.
8. Biology
It is well known that environmental protection and biology are closely linked, so there are many courses that combine the subjects. In the Agricultural Biology course, you study food production for humans and animals, environmental protection and the conservation of natural resources with the introduction of biochemistry and genetic engineering. This puts you in the right area of the current debate about the food shortage, which we are racing towards if we continue to produce like we are now. You can study this at the University of Hohenheim.
9. Architecture
In the Green Building course, you will learn how to design buildings so that they are not only functional, but also counteract the effects of climate change. Factors from building technology, energy efficiency, people and the environment are combined so that you can efficiently participate in the future topics of sustainable construction and digital planning. This bachelor's degree program is offered by the Hildesheim/Holzminden/Göttingen University of Applied Sciences and Arts.
10. Business Administration
At Trier University you can achieve a bachelor's degree in environmental and business administration . The aim of the course is to provide students with the necessary technical and interdisciplinary knowledge, skills and methods of business administration, together with the aspects of sustainability, in a first professional degree.
You can study something similar at Alanus University. The management-oriented degree program “Sustainable Business ” prepares you to start your career in companies, foundations and government institutions to actively shape a sustainable economy.
11. Education/Pedagogy
For graduates of the Bachelor's degree program in Environmental Education, in addition to working with children and young people, adult education is also a professional field that makes it possible to inspire people about nature, the environment and sustainability. Regardless of whether in a nature conservation center, biosphere reserve or in an all-day school, whether indoors or outdoors - with their studies, the students become proven experts in educational work in the environmental and sustainability areas.
12. Geography
You can study geoecology , an interdisciplinary environmental science, at the University of Potsdam. They are intended to help understand complex connections and interactions in nature. The aim is to understand, analyze and solve problems between people and the environment. The focus is on the natural geo-ecosystem and its use by humans. Geoecology methods include targeted field and laboratory observations, chemical analysis, geoinformatics, remote sensing and mathematical modeling.
