ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Overview
The Earth and Water Under Global Change (AWARE) master’s program focuses on the impact of global changes on agroecological, hydrological, and geological processes, as well as their consequences for socio-ecosystems and the appropriate solutions to address these major challenges. It offers students a common foundation of cutting-edge courses, methodological and digital tools, and personalized training addressing the impact of climatic and anthropogenic forces on the Earth’s environment and resources. Environmental and health risks, geological risks, hydro-climatic risks, and their impacts on agro-ecosystems, water resources, socio-hydrosystems, and the coastal environment will also be central to the transdisciplinary program offered by AWARE.
The program is supported by various research units grouped within the UNESCO ICIReWarD-Montpellier center, which provides an ideal setting for studying the impact of global changes on our planet, its resources, and its environment.
Examples of course units:
- Hydrogeophysics
- Geodynamics and Plate Tectonics
- Chemical and Environmental Risks
The Benefits of the Training Program
- Paid internships in the M1 and M2 programs
- Courses in English and the international environment
- Customizable study tracks
- Support from a mentor and a tutor
Program
The IDIL Model:
The IDIL (Interdisciplinary In lab') graduate program at the University of Montpellier launched in September 2022, with the goal of training students through and for research via educational innovation. The IDIL tracks available are diverse and cover numerous disciplines, ranging from bio-health to political science.
Taught entirely in English, the IDIL tracks offer students the opportunity to pursue their studies through a unique structure based on four main aspects:
- Learning by doing. The IDIL programs place a strong emphasis on learning by doing by incorporating “In-lab units” (courses held in a laboratory) into their curricula, as well as a funded research internship during the M1 and M2 years. The IDIL program provides access to approximately 100 laboratories at the University of Montpellier, where students will engage in immersive research work.
- Customized curriculum. IDIL students can tailor their academic path to their career goals and interests by selecting courses from three different instructional units: Non-Core, In-Lab, and Cross-Disciplinary. Academic advising will be provided to ensure that each student’s curriculum aligns with their chosen field of study.
- Introduction to a new discipline. All IDIL students must choose a Non-Core course, which is an introductory course in a discipline from another IDIL track. For example, a student in Comparative Politics and Public Policy may take an introductory course in the Applied Ecological and Evolutionary Sciences track. This program allows students to develop a unique academic profile and is an effective way to foster interdisciplinary thinking, a key challenge in modern research.
- Mentoring. Throughout their IDIL program, students will be mentored by a researcher from one of Montpellier’s laboratories. The mentor is responsible for helping students prepare for their internships, teaching theory through various workshops, and helping students build their professional networks.
For more information on the IDIL graduate program, click here: https://idil.edu.umontpellier.fr/
Select a program
M1 - IDIL - Earth and Water Under Global Change (AWARE) – EARTH
Personal project: research project + English
10 creditsOptional
CHOICE 1
6 creditsChoose 2 out of 18
Hydrogeophysics
3 creditsHydrological Modeling and Global Change
3 creditsGroundwater modeling - Modeling of groundwater flow
3 creditsIrrigation and Development
3 creditsCoastal Engineering
3 creditsChemicals and Environmental Risks
3 creditsThe Environment Throughout the Quaternary: Mapping and Analysis
3 creditsNumerical Modeling of Coastal and Groundwater Dynamics
3 creditsChemicals and Health Risks
3 creditsGeodynamics and Plate Tectonics
3 creditsBiogeochemistry: Pollutant Transport in Cultivated Environments
3 creditsEU ER Field Training Course: Hydrometry, Hydrology, and Hydrochemistry
Geophysical Imaging 2
Geothermal Energy and Storage
3 creditsWater and Public Health
Water and Crop Production
3 creditsPrinciples and Methods of Physics and Mechanics
Positioning and Remote Sensing
3 credits
OPTION 2
4 creditsChoose 2 out of 7
Water Governance
2 creditsWater Management for Agricultural Transitions
2 creditsCracked tank
2 creditsEconomic Evaluation of Water Policies
2 creditsNumerical Methods for Modeling
2 creditsField Case Study: Geophysics Applied to the Imaging of Karst Structures
2 creditsGroundwater Flow and Karst Hydrological Modeling
2 credits
EU NON-CORE TRAINING UNITS IDIL (ELECTIVE)
2 creditsChoose 1 out of 13
Defusing Quantitative Nonsense
2 creditsPlant Health 2.0: A Global War
2 creditsChallenges in Chemistry for Health and the Environment
2 creditsWhy Is Democracy Hard?
2 creditsInnovations in clinical biomarkers and biotechnologies for pers
2 creditsMediterranean Terrestrial Ecosystems
2 creditsMediterranean Aquatic Ecosystems
2 creditsBasics of Sustainable Management
2 credits20hExplore, understand, and learn
The Chemistry of Beer, Wine, and the Culinary Arts
2 creditsHow the Way We Move Reveals Who We Are
2 creditsBiology by the Numbers: Measure, Predict, and Design
2 creditsWho's Afraid of AI?
2 credits
IDIL Cross-Functional Training Units
4 creditsIn-Lab
2 credits
Research Internship - Water and Earth
30 credits
M2 - IDIL - Earth and Water Under Global Change (AWARE) – EARTH
CHOICE 1 M2 IDIL EARTH
12 creditsChoose 4 out of 8
CHOICE 2 M2 IDIL EARTH
2 creditsChoose 1 out of 6
CHX NONCORE M2 IDIL EARTH
2 creditsChoose 1 out of 14
Defusing Quantitative Nonsense
2 creditsThe Bionic Man
2 creditsInnovations in clinical biomarkers and biotechnologies for pers
2 creditsChallenges in Chemistry for Health and the Environment
2 creditsWhy Is Democracy Hard?
2 creditsMediterranean Terrestrial Ecosystems
2 creditsPlant Health 2.0: A Global War
2 creditsOne Health and Eco-Epidemiology
2 creditsBasics of Sustainable Management
2 credits20hExplore, understand, and learn
The Chemistry of Beer, Wine, and the Culinary Arts
2 creditsHow the Way We Move Reveals Who We Are
2 creditsBiology by the Numbers: Measure, Predict, and Design
2 creditsWho's Afraid of AI?
2 credits
Multidisciplinary Team Project
10 creditsTransversal Units 2B IDIL
Research Internship - Water and Earth
30 credits
Admission
Admission Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in the following fields
• Minimum English proficiency level: B2
• Resume and cover letter
• Two letters of recommendation from a researcher and/or professor
• Estimated ranking of the student within their graduating class
• Detailed transcript
Registration Procedures
First, please contact the program director of the master’s program you are interested in to obtain information about the expected academic level and the type of instruction offered.
Applications can be submitted through the following platforms:
French and European students:
- For the M1 program, follow the “My Master’s” procedure on the website:https://www.monmaster.gouv.fr/
- For the M2 program, students must submit their application through the e-candidat portal:https://candidature.umontpellier.fr/candidature
International students from outside the EU: Follow the “Études en France” procedure:https://pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr/etudesenfrance/dyn/public/authentification/login.html
Tuition Fees
Available scholarships
- Paid internships for all M1 & M2 students
- For international students | A 4-month IDIL scholarship is available for M1 & M2 students (€600/month)
- For international students | The IDIL program reimburses your travel expenses to come study in Montpellier (up to 600€)
- For international students | French as a foreign language courses are offered to help international students integrate.
Mandatory Prerequisites
Applicants must have a clear motivation for environmental sciences and for research training in water or earth sciences. The AWARE Master’s program is affiliated with the GAIA Doctoral School (Earth and Water Sciences), which offers opportunities to pursue a Ph.D.
And then
Continuing Education
Pursuing a Ph.D.
The IDIL programs are well-suited for students wishing to pursue a Ph.D.
Employment Placement
Although IDIL programs are research-oriented, they offer an incredible amount of professional experience throughout the program that can be applied in any professional setting. How to work as part of a team, how to lead a project, and how to use data are all soft skills taught during this program.