Master's Programme in Landscape Ecology

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Specific entry requirements: For admission to the programme, knowledge equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Earth-science, Environmental science, Biology-Earth sciences, Geography or Biology is required. Also required is knowledge equivalent to 7,5 Higher Education Credits (HECs) in Ecology or Biogeography, 7,5 HECs (GE5049).

Months of entry

August, September

Course content

Landscape patterns and land use change are important components for understanding ecological processes affecting biodiversity and ecosystem functions and services.

Landscape changes caused by human activity are often the result of political and economic drivers. A landscape focus has been highlighted as an important factor, in order to achieve many of today's environmental goals.

Our education programme builds on our research strengths in applied historical ecology, landscape analysis and resource management, linking community ecology with restoration and management of terrestrial environments.

This two-year Master’s programme is for students that want to understand and explore the link between ecological processes, landscape patterns and human interactions. The programme welcomes students with a multidisciplinary interest of ecology at broader spatial and temporal scales. It can provide an extended platform for topics such as habitat monitoring, conservation and restoration of biodiversity, ecosystem services and management of landscapes and associated resources.