Overview
Why specialise in Geo-ecological Dynamics?
Complex geo-ecosystems comprised of landscape, soil, water and biological systems are severely affected by global change and human interaction. Detailed knowledge of geo-ecosystem processes is crucial for understanding our past, current and future environments. This means incorporating spatial and process studies of the dynamics and properties of landscapes, land use (change), land degradation and desertification, pollution, biogeochemical cycles and eutrophication (e.g. carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus), and climate.
In the Earth Sciences - Geo-ecological Dynamics programme of the University of Amsterdam you will learn to apply state-of-the-art methods (including advanced fieldwork, lab methods and geo-computation) to answer the prominent environmental questions we are faced with.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Vulnerability Assessment of Geo-ecosystems
- Applications in GIS & Remote Sensing
- Biogeochemical cycles
- Environments through Time
- Research Workshop & Skills Lab
- Soil and Landscape Degradation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Earth Sciences Geology Ecology View 7 other Masters in Geology in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
- 3.0 (American system)
- 2.1 (a second class upper/division one degree in the British system)
- C (ECTS-system)
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A motivation letter (max. 500 words)
- Your Curriculum Vitae
- A copy of your Bachelor's transcript
- A copy of your Bachelor's diploma/certificate (or, if you have not yet finished your current academic programme, a list of courses of your final year)
- A description of your Bachelor thesis/project
Tuition Fee
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International
14600 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14600 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
2209 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2209 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Amsterdam
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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