Master's Programme in Landscape Ecology
Landscape patterns and land use change are important components for understanding ecological processes affecting biodiversity and ecosystem functions and services.
Landscape changes caused by human activity are often the result of political and economic drivers. A landscape focus has been highlighted as an important factor, in order to achieve many of today's environmental goals.
Our education programme builds on our research strengths in applied historical ecology, landscape analysis and resource management, linking community ecology with restoration and management of terrestrial environments.
This two-year Master’s programme is for students that want to understand and explore the link between ecological processes, landscape patterns and human interactions. The programme welcomes students with a multidisciplinary interest of ecology at broader spatial and temporal scales. It can provide an extended platform for topics such as habitat monitoring, conservation and restoration of biodiversity, ecosystem services and management of landscapes and associated resources.
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Programme overview
The number of optional courses taken will be dependent on the period of time devoted to the Degree project, which may extend over one or two terms. The compulsory courses in the programme are both theoretical and practical, such as experimental design, data collection through field inventories and remote sensing, analyses and management of spatial data using geographic information systems (GIS). The optional courses in the programme can include several different subjects so that the student acquires sufficient knowledge to complete the programme with a thesis on landscape ecology.
Year 1
Autumn term
Landscape Ecology – Theory and Design, 15 credits (GE7096)
Scientific Methods in Physical Geography, 15 credits (GE7095)
Spring term
Applied Remote Sensing, and GIS for Landscape Analysis, 15 credits (GE7088)
Advanced landscape ecology, 15 credits (GE8039)
Year 2
The number of optional courses taken will be dependent on the period of time devoted to the Master thesis 30, 45 or 60 credits, which may extend over one or two terms: Degree Project in Physical Geography and Quaternary Geology 30/45/60 credits. (GE9009)
Students admitted Autumn 2024 or earlier follow the following programme structure for Year 1:
GE7081 Landscape Ecology – Theory and Design, 15 credits
GE7088 Applied Remote Sensing, and GIS for Landscape Analysis, 15 credits
Optional courses, 15 credits
GE7082 Applied Aerial Photographic Techniques for Landscape Analysis, 7,5 credits
GE8030 Project in Landscape Ecology, 7,5 credits
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How to apply
All applications must be sent through www.universityadmissions.se.
Required supporting documentation
In addition to the documents required by www.universityadmissions.se, the following documents must accompany all applications to this master’s programme:
- Personal letter/Letter of interest (maximum one page). Please indicate how you fulfill the specific requirements for the programme in the letter.
Further information: Frequently asked questions about admissions. - CV
- Brief summary of the grading system of your university (if other than ECTS).
If you are still studying for your Bachelor degree when making the admission application then please write in the personal letter which courses and credits are yet to be completed.
- Personal letter/Letter of interest (maximum one page). Please indicate how you fulfill the specific requirements for the programme in the letter.
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Contact
We are several persons working with study administration and study counselling. Please contact the Student office for questions concerning course information, registration, schedule, literature lists and exams. If you have questions concerning credit transfer, admission, eligibility or need study advice please contact the Study counsellor.
Programme responsible
Jessica Lindgren
E-mail: jessica.lindgren@natgeo.su.seStudy counsellor, student office and other contacts
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