Do you want to know what it’s like to study the Future Planet Ecosystem Science track in the Earth Sciences programme at the University of Amsterdam? Students Bart and Catherine and Dr Boris Jansen will tell you what makes the programme unique and what your career prospects are after this Master’s.
In this presentation, recorded during the Meet & Ask session in the Master’s week of November 2021, the programme director talks about the study and the professional perspective. Students explain what it is like to do this master.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does the study programme look like?
The Master’s track Future Planet Ecosystem Science is a two-year programme (120 EC) with 30 EC dedicated to compulsory courses, a literature study (6 EC) and an independent Master’s research project (at least 48 EC). An additional 36 EC can be devoted to either elective courses, a second research project, a minor, or an internship in corporate consultancy, civil society or a governmental organisation.
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What are the entry requirements for this Master’s programme?
The entry requirements and the application procedure for this Master’s track depend on whether you have completed your prior education in the Netherlands or abroad.
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Can I study this programme in part-time?
The Master's programme Earth Sciences is a full-time programme and does not offer a part-time programme.
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What are the career prospects after this Master’s programme?
Graduates of the Master's programme in Earth Sciences are trained professionals with excellent international career opportunities within or outside the sphere of Earth Sciences. For example, some UvA Earth Sciences alumni work at:
- consultancy and research firms (e.g. Royal Haskoning)
- government agencies (e.g. the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment)
- international environmental agencies (e.g. IUCN)
- multinational corporations (e.g. Shell)
- educational organisations (e.g. high schools)
- Graduates seeking a research career within academia are eligible to pursue a PhD
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How do I apply for this Master’s programme and when is the deadline?
The application process and the deadline depend on whether you have completed your prior education in the Netherlands or abroad. We strongly recommend to start the application procedure at least a week before the deadline. Getting all your documents ready and going through the process will take several days.
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