Bachelor in Earth System and Global Changes

Earth System and Global Changes is a bachelor's program taught in English at Universita degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, in Bari, Italy, running over 3 years. This field of study examines the Earth as an interconnected system, covering the atmosphere, oceans, land surface, and living organisms, and how these components interact and change over time. Students typically study geology, climatology, oceanography, and ecology, alongside physics, chemistry, and mathematics as applied to environmental processes. Coursework often covers climate change, natural hazards, biodiversity, and the human impact on ecosystems and natural resources. The discipline trains students to interpret environmental data, understand the physical processes that shape the planet, and assess how human activity interacts with natural systems over different timescales. Because environmental change increasingly affects policy, industry, and daily life, the field also introduces students to environmental monitoring methods, remote sensing, and the basics of environmental management and policy. Graduates typically pursue careers in environmental consulting, government agencies focused on environmental protection, research institutions, and organizations working on climate and sustainability issues, or continue into master's-level study in earth sciences, environmental science, or climate science. Admission to this program is open access and requires a secondary school diploma. Studying earth system and global changes in English at an Italian university gives international students a scientific foundation in environmental and earth processes while based in Bari, a city in southern Italy on the Adriatic coast. As a 3-year bachelor's degree, the program provides a broad grounding in earth and environmental sciences, preparing students for further specialization or entry into environmentally focused careers.