Overview

The University of Kassel's Master program Agriculture, Ecology and Societies (AGES) allows students to connect these threads and study agricultures as complex socio-ecological systems. It combines a sound agronomic qualification with a good understanding of how agriculture is economically and socially embedded. With only 2 compulsory core modules, students are encouraged to build the program around their interests and career goals. The program emphasises interdisciplinary, critical and project-based learning, and is taught by scholars from a variety of (inter-)disciplinary backgrounds.

We maintain a unique network of partner institutes abroad where students can further specialise in agroecology, agricultural development and environmental governance, among other focus areas. They can also include fieldwork in their Master thesis project.

Career

The program prepares graduates for the transdisciplinary work of investigating, advocating, designing and accompanying holistic socio-ecological transitions.

Graduates are equipped to work in advanced positions for a variety of stakeholders:

International, national and regional agrarian governance institutions
Development cooperation agencies
Research institutes
NGOs and advocacy groups
Responsible trading and processing companies
Cooperatives
Complex/innovative farming ventures

With this program, we want to prepare graduates for transdisciplinary careers that link these knowledges and skills in new ways.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Agriculture and ecosystem services
Food systems governance and agriculture
Research methods in social sciences
History, societies and environment
Ecology and agroecosystems
Agroforestry
Modelling climate impacts on agroecosystems
GIS and remote sensing in agriculture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

84

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Agriculture Ecology View 39 other Masters in Ecology in Germany

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

84

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor degree in Agricultural Sciences, Economics, Social Sciences, Humanities or a similar field of study and with a minimum of 180 ECTS-credit (equivalent).
Students with a Bachelor degree in a related field must have passed professional and methodological courses worth (at least) 60 ECTS-credits in Agricultural Sciences, Economics, Social Sciences or Humanities. Students who do not fully satisfy these requirements can be admitted with the obligation to pass preparatory courses.

Proof of sufficient English language proficiency by

previous studies conducted entirely in English, or
international language certificate of level C1 according to the Common Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF), or

international language certificate of level B2 according to CEF only if applicant worked minimum one year in an organisation where the communication is English within the last two years prior to the application

A one-page motivation letter in English

Tuition Fee

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International

682 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 341 EUR per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

682 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 341 EUR per semester during 24 months.

Students must pay a semester fee, which currently amounts to €340,94.

Living costs for Kassel

670 - 920 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Agriculture, Ecology and Societies.

Available Scholarships

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