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Agroecology/ Agriculture

  


Norwegian University of Life Sciences

 
Course URLhttp://www.umb.no/?viewID=2009
 
CityÅs, Norway
 
Programme duration2 years
 
Programme descriptionThe 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 emphasising 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 deadlineFebruary 1 for international applicants. April 15 for applicants holding a Norwegian or Nordic degree, or a Norwegian Civic Registration number.
     
    Application proceduresApplication form: http://www.nlh.no/..
     
    Nokut certificationno
     
    Formal prerequisitesApplicants 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. 5-20 students admitted per year.
     
    Subject areaAgriculture
     
    Degree levelMaster
     
    Credits120
     
    Language of teaching English