Discover the Master's tracks

The Master's programme Earth Sciences offers specialisations in three tracks. Future Planet Ecosystem Science, is one of them. The other two tracks are:

• Environmental Management
• Geo-ecological Dynamics

The study programme 

We urgently need an in-depth understanding of the functioning of geo-ecosystems, to predict the effects of local and global change and to successfully manage Earth's systems. 

This Master's track teaches cutting-edge, quantitative methods (including observations, modelling and big data analysis) and how to apply these methods to global challenges. Specific attention is given to the identification of where scientific knowledge falls short of contributing to solutions for the grand challenges we are facing. 

After graduation 

Graduates of this track are well equipped to develop a successful career as an applied earth scientist. As a trained professional you will have excellent international career opportunities within or outside the sphere of Earth Sciences. 

Is Future Planet Ecosystem Science for me?

Future Planet Ecosystem Science is an interdisciplinary programme which integrates knowledge from disciplines such as earth sciences, ecology, geography, and environmental chemistry.

• The best way to predict the future is to create it. Are you concerned about global change and the future of our planet with an ever increasing human population?
• Do you want to deepen your knowledge on the grand challenges that we are facing and the best ways we can address these?
• Do you want to contribute to increasing the knowledge needed to solve global problems and take the right decisions for creating a sustainable world? 
• ​Do you want to develop skills in modelling and big data analyses so you can play a part in the science that is needed to support our future planet?
• Do you have a broad interest in natural sciences?

Then Future Planet Ecosystem Science might be the right track for you!