Agriculture, Ecology and Societies University of Kassel

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.