Master English 2 years Full time
What’s the master programme about?
Humanity has entered the Anthropocene, a new period in Earth history characterised by the unprecedented impacts of human activities on the Earth’s systems; if you want to help create sustainable solutions to these challenges, this programme is for you. GEC&P is one of the specialisations in the master’s programme, Earth Sciences, with an emphasis on developing research skills. The GEC&P programme is interdisciplinary: it combines a wide range of disciplines, including earth science, climate science, environmental economics, and governance and policy making. This programme is taught in English.
In the videos, teachers explain important themes that will be covered in the programme.
Curriculum
- First year: study Earth Sciences, Environmental Economics and Environmental Policy and Governance, exploring integrated approaches to solving global sustainability challenges. Students learn to conduct sustainability fieldwork in Tenerife.
- Second year: you will deepen your studies in one of the three streams: energy, water or ecosystems and biodiversity.
Future prospects
Graduates are able to pursue advanced careers in research, consultancy, international organizations and companies, and governments. Graduates can also qualify for national and international sustainability PhD programmes.
Contact person: Dr Marleen de Ruiter
Contact information: gecp.ivm@vu.nl
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