Type of qualification:
MSc
Language of instruction:
English
Fees in Euro:
3,300 (EU); 16,000 (non-EU). Amounts may be subject to change. For more information: www.wu.nl/msc.
ECTS points:
120
Duration:
2 years
Educational requirements:
a) BSc in biological and earth sciences, land and water management, soil science, hydrology, agriculture or related fields;
b) A Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 70%;
c) good skills in mathematics and/or statistics;
d) fluency in English, both written and spoken;
e) basic computer skills.
Objectives:
Graduates are capable of analysing physical and socio-economic aspects of land and water management, and of designing technologies and management systems for sustainable, effective and efficient use of land and water.
Subjects:
Integrated watershed management; research themes in land and water management; participatory design in irrigation and soil and water conservation; social, economic and institutional aspects.
Modes of instruction:
Lectures, practical work, casework, group work, computer models, excursions, self study, thesis research
Scholarships
Yes
- National donors : Stuned; Huygens; NFP.
- Host institution : For more information please turn to www.wu.nl/msc.
- International donors : Ford Foundation; World Bank; EU.
Wageningen University and Research Centre