Structure of the Program

The program is offered as a one-subject Master program and it is modularized and assessed according to the European credit transfer system (ECTS)-standard (credit points = CP).

The MA program consists of six specialization modules and one complementary module.

• In Module 1 students obtain a common understanding of the field of human-environment relations.
• Module 2 provides a sound training in interdisciplinary methodology and research approaches.
• Modules 3, 4 and 5 introduce students to the core themes of contemporary human-environment research.
• In Module 6 students prepare and conduct research and present the results.
• The complementary module includes courses on specific topics of human-environment relations (historical ecology, land-use systems, museum anthropology and international environmental law).