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Master`s degree programme in Agroecology

Norwegian University of Life Sciences

Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB)

Together with other research institutes established at Aas, UMB provides state-of-the-art knowledge based on a broad range of disciplines. UMB's main objectives are:

  • To be a major player in the field of life sciences, focusing on the core disciplines:
    • biology, food and environmental science
    • land use and natural resource management
    • as well as associated aesthetic and technical subjects
  • To actively contribute to business development and continue to strengthen the scientific basis for agriculture, aquaculture and other industries based on the utilisation of natural resources.

A broad range of study programmes are offered at Bachelor, Master and PhD level.

Programme website http://www.umb.no/study-options/article/master-of-science-in-agroecology (Opens in new window)
Contact (person and/or unit) Ingrid Bugge/ Dept. of Plant and Environmental Sciences
Telephone (+47) 64 96 55 25
Email studieveileder-agroecology@umb.no
Programme duration 2 years
Programme description The programme content addresses the entire farming and food system and is interdisciplinary. Consequently, it is an alternative to programmes focusing on single components of these systems. The pedagogical approach based on experiential learning and inductive learning is similar to that of the Master's degree programme in Development Studies. The programme consists of the following:
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    • 1. An elective introduction to agroecology: The ecology of food and farming systems (5 credits) (PAE301), Internet-based
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    • 2. Core courses in agroecology emphasizing farming and food systems (30 credits) (PAE302). Specialization requirement The first semester consists of systems knowledge, 30 credits. After this the student can develop an area of specialization on various topics, see above, constituting 30 or 60 credits. The study programme concludes with a Master's degree thesis constituting 30 or 60 credits.
    Application deadline December 1 for international applicants.
    June 1 for applicants holding a Norwegian or Nordic degree, or a Norwegian Civic Registration number (fødselsnummer)
    Nokut certification Yes
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    Formal prerequisites Applicants must demonstrate English language ability in accordance with the UMB regulations for programmes taught in English.

    Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification from university- level studies in agriculture, ecology, biology or a relevant social science

    When applying for the programme, you are asked to write a letter of motivation and submit it with the application. Please read the article titled "Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of an Agroecologist" and address at least the following questions:
    - Why do I apply?
    - What are my main reasons for applying?
    - What do I bring to the programme in terms of skills and experiences?
    - What are my expectations?
    Tuition No tuition fees
    Subject area Agricultural sciences
    Degree level Master
    City Ås, Norway
    Credits 120
    Language of teaching English
    Application procedures http://www.umb.no/study-options/article/admission


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