Agro-Environmental Management
In this programme, you will be introduced to subjects such as Environmental impacts of agricultural productions, Climate changes and Water environment. You will gain an overall understanding of the processes in the open country and the interaction with the agricultural production methods.
In this programme, you will be introduced to subjects such as Environmental impacts of agricultural productions, Climate changes and Water environment.
You will gain an overall understanding of the processes in the open country and the interaction with the agricultural production methods.
Name: Agro-Environmental Management
Duration: 2 years
European transfer credits: 120 ECTS
Language: English
Towards the end of this century, there will be about 10 billion people on Earth. This means there is a need for an increased food production. Combined with the climate changes there will be a greater pressure on nature and the environment.
This programme focuses on the need for using natural resources for agricultural production in a way that respects both nature and the environment. You will gain an overall understanding of the processes in the open country and the interaction with the agricultural production methods.
You will study topics such as
- Environmental impacts of agricultural productions
- Climate changes
- Water environment
- Nature and soil resources
- Society
Teaching varies between lectures, classroom instruction and project work in groups. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions. Classroom instructions will primarily be based on case studies and problem-oriented work in small groups.
The final 6 months you will be making your MSc thesis.
Graduation from the master's degree programme confers the title Master of Science (MSc).
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor degree in Agriculture, Biology, Geology, Geography or equivalent.
In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.
Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education .
Admission
The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.
Educational Institutions
You can study Agro-Environmental Management in Århus.
Aarhus University
At the Aarhus University Agro-Environmental Management can be studied as a:
- 2-year masters degree programme (120 ECTS)
You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.
Aarhus University
Ndr. Ringgade 1
DK-8000 Århus C
+45 8942 1111
au@au.dk
www.au.dk
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education:
Posted Apr 01, 2008 01:20 PM
