Master (1.5 - 2 år som heltid)
Heltid
Internasjonale miljøstudier

The International Environmental Studies Master Programme (M-IES) provides in-depth knowledge of the relationship between society and nature, and how governance and economic structures influence current environmental trends. The programme builds competence for addressing environmental challenges at global, national, and local levels.

Søknadsfrist:

Applicants outside EU/EEA: 1 December

Norwegian, Nordic, EU/EEA and Swiss citizens: 15 April

Studiestart:

Autumn

Antall studieplasser:

Opptakskrav:

Bachelor degree or equivalent in the social, natural, environmental, or agricultural sciences, or humanities.

Mer om opptakskrav
Applicants must hold a Bachelor degree or equivalent in the social, natural, environmental, or agricultural sciences, or humanities.
A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of C (or the equivalent) is required.
A one-page (A4) motivation letter outlining their background (personal, professional, academic), their motivation to study the M-IES programme and their contribution to the learning environment is recommended. In the international admission round, applicants with a strong motivation letter will be prioritized above similarly qualified applications without a motivation letter if all other admission criteria are met. In the local admission round, applicants with a strong motivation letter will receive a 0.5 increase in the grade point average if all other admission criteria are met.

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The International Environmental Studies Master Programme (M-IES) will provide you with insight and knowledge relevant for addressing environmental challenges at global, national, and local levels.

You will learn analytic tools and practical skills to help formulate policies and strategies for sustainable development. The programme combines interdisciplinary research methods with empirical insights related to a broad range of environmental issues (climate change, biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, food security, pollution, and more).

Student-active learning strategies are emphasised, including excursions, field courses, internships, and dynamic student collaboration. A wide selection of courses will allow you to specialise in topics such as political ecology, sustainable agri-food systems, environmental governance, or green economy. The programme also offers the possibility of study exchange with other universities (global or domestic).

The M-IES programme gives you the opportunity to study in a unique learning environment with an interdisciplinary and international composition of students at a green and beautiful campus. The M-IES programme attracts students from all over the world.

This programme is suited for students who wish to combine academic analysis with real-world knowledge to understand the complex environmental challenges facing the world today.

The M-IES degree is a two-year, full-time English language programme.

Karrieremuligheter

M-IES students develop professional and analytical research competences that employers seek. You will be qualified for employment in a wide range of national and international organizations, including government agencies, education and research institutions, media, business, and non-governmental organisations.

Hva lærer du?
Please see the English programme description.
Muligheter for utveksling
De fleste studentene utfører forskningen til masteroppgaven i et annet land enn Norge, og mange i land i Sør. I løpet av tredje semester (aug.-sept.) vil studentene delta på et feltkurs (15 stp) for tiden ved samarbeidsinstitusjoner i Tanzania og India. Et faglige opphold ved en institusjon / organisasjon (internship) og / eller utveksling til et partneruniversitet er alternativer til feltkurs.
Programmets oppbygning
Masterprogrammet er et toårig fulltidsprogram som består av en basis med obligatoriske emner (30 SP). På basisen velger studentene minst 20 SP i kjernekurs, 40 SP i valgemner og en masteroppgave.
The Master Programme in International Environmental Studies requires a total of 120 ECTS over two years.

The first year consists of course work covering environmental studies theory, interdisciplinary research perspectives, research methodology, and an excursion that introduces new students to practitioners in the field. In addition, students can choose up from a wide range of core and elective courses. Students can choose elective courses offered in the M-IES program, but also more broadly at NMBU.

During the first semester, students design an individual study plan for their M-IES degree allowing to specialise within topics such as political ecology, sustainable agri-food systems, environmental governance, or green economy.

The second year comprises an individually designed combination of electives, field course and internship. Students are encouraged to spend a semester on exchange at a university abroad or in an internship with a national or international organization. Students are encouraged to write their Master Thesis based on field research and may locate their study in a variety of geographical contexts. The Master Thesis is normally written in the final semester.
Year 1:
Semester: Autumn
Compulsory Courses:
Introduction to International Environmental Studies (5 ECTS)
Green Transformations in Theory and Practics (10ECTS)
Research Methods (15 ECTS)
Elective courses include:
Climate Change and Society (10 ECTS) (Core course*)
Global Political Economy (10 ECTS)
Linking Ecological and Social Resilience (10 ECTS)
Global Environmental Changes (5 ECTS)
Global Food Systems and Food Security (10 ECTS)
Ecological Economics and Degrowth (10 ECTS)
Semester: Spring
Compulsory course:
Research Methods (continued)
Elective courses:
Political Ecology (10 ECTS) (Core course*)
Global Environmental Governance (10 ECTS) (Core course*)
Agroecology and Development (10 ECTS) (Core course*)
Energy and Society (5 ECTS)
Governance of Plant Genetic Resources and Seeds: Laws, Policies and Practices (5 ECTS)
Practicum (practice-based field course)

Year 2:
Semester: Autumn
Elective courses:
Internship
Exchange: Erasmus exchange in Europe | NMBU
               Exchange outside of Europe
Faculty specific exchange
Students can also choose elective courses offered in the M-IES programme, at Noragric or other Faculties at NMBU. Course Catalogue.
Sample of Elective courses often taken by M-IES students:
EDS225 Linking Ecological and Social Resilience
EDS260 Global Environmental Changes
EDS285 Global Food Systems and Food Security
EDS315 Governance of Genetic Resources and Seeds
EDS348 Global Environmental Governance
EDS349 Energy and Society
EDS379 Global Political Economy

Semester: Spring

Master thesis
A 30 ECTS Master Thesis is normally written in the Spring Semester of the second study-year.
A 60 ECTS Master Thesis is normally written in the Autumn and Spring Semester of the second study year.

Study Structure 2024-2025
Study Profiles - a guide to selecting elective courses
Om programmet
- Samfunnsrelevans
  Alle mennesker er avhengige av jordas økosystemer og tjenestene de tilbyr, til matproduksjon, vannforsyning, et sunt miljø, riktig klima, åndelig velvære og estetisk glede. Hastigheten menneskene har endret økosystemene på de siste femti årene karakteriseres av mange som alarmerende. En bærekraftig framtid vil avhenge ikke bare av vår evne til å forstå økosystemene, men også hvordan menneskesamfunnene påviker miljøet. En bærekraftig utvikling avhenger av dyktig analytisk og utviklende kapasitet både i offentlig sektor ellers i samfunnet. For å bygge denne nødvendige kapasiteten som vil sørge for en langsiktig utvikling, vil studentene utforske det komplekse forholdet mellom samfunn og miljø. Avgangsstudenter forventes å kunne bidra med nyskapende løsninger på langsiktige problemer, som vil kunne skape endringer for å imøtekomme sosioøkonomiske og biofysiske utfordringer. Arbeidsmuligheter finnes i staten, miljøorganisasjoner, private konsulentfirmaer og nasjonale og internasjonale utviklingsselskaper.
- Læringsaktiviteter
  Undervisningsmetoder i IES-programmet inkluderer forelesninger, problembasert læring, nettstøttet undervisning, gruppearbeid, feltarbeid og seminarer. Det legges stor vekt på kommunikasjonsferdigheter og evnen til å søke etter og evaluere informasjon. Seminarene lærer studentene ferdigheter i analyse, bruk og presentasjon av ideer. Tilbakemelding til studentene med både ros og konstruktiv kritikk er viktig som forberedelse til en virkelig arbeidssituasjon. Case-studier fra gjesteforelesere og lesing av aktuelle forskningsartikler gir studentene et oppdatert læringsmiljø.
- Vurdering
  Kursene evalueres gjennom ulike kombinasjoner av avsluttende skriftlige eksamener, semesteroppgaver og muntlige presentasjoner.
- Informasjon for studenter fra partner universiteter
  Noragric tilbyr individuelle kurspakker med undervisning i engelsk for utenlandske studenter.