Master's degree (2 years)Full timeSustainable Food Systems
Do you want to solve the future challenges of providing enough food for the world's growing population? Do you want to understand how food is produced? A Master's degree in Sustainable Food Systems will give you the knowledge and experience you need.
Start of Studies:
Autumn
Number of students:
30
Requirements:
180 credits, equivalent to a bachelor's degree, are required in subject areas that are relevant within the framework of a food system.
Requirements in detail
One of the biggest challenges we face in the future is to ensure that the world's population has access to nutritious and safe food, while at the same time reducing the impact on the climate and the environment. In addition, we must ensure that there is a balance in the food systems, so that we also safeguard social and economic sustainability. Knowledge of food systems and the complex interactions within and between chains, levels and dimensions is crucial for the best possible management of resources.
Through the program, students will exercise interdisciplinarity and develop action competence at a high academic level. Students will develop an understanding of complex systems from micro to macro level and across areas of expertise and different time dimensions (short and long term). Systems understanding is developed through practice-oriented reflection and teamwork, among other things. A digital learning tool has been developed for use in exploring food systems and the consequences of changes. By admitting students from different disciplines, the perspectives are spread out from different parts of a food system.
The program comprises a total of 120 credits. In the first semesters, you have 2 compulsory courses, including SDG300, which runs in the January block. Then you can choose elective courses within your areas of interest in a food system, choose to go on an exchange or do an internship. In the spring of the second year, we encourage everyone to write a 30 credit master's thesis in collaboration with another student in the master's program. Read the education plan here.
Career opportunities
Businesses and other potential employers in key societal functions require expertise in sustainable food systems. The job market for students with a master's degree in sustainable food systems will be very diverse, both in private and public administration, industry and academia (nationally and internationally). Students with a Master's degree in sustainable food systems will be eligible to apply for various PhD programs at universities both nationally and internationally.
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