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M.Sc. Agriculture, Ecology and Societies

University of Kassel Kassel

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  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 1 May
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About the programme

Agriculture, Ecology and Societies (AGES) is a Master's at the University of Kassel that treats agriculture as a complex socio-ecological system. It combines a sound agronomic qualification with an understanding of how farming is embedded in the economy and society, linking natural sciences, land and farm management, agricultural ethics, governance and rural economics, food system politics and critical food systems research. You shape the programme around your interests through a wide choice of modules and projects, with interdisciplinary, critical and project-based learning. It is run by the Department of Ecological Agricultural Sciences together with four other departments, and partner universities abroad let you specialise further, for example in agroecology or rural development; stays abroad can also be part of thesis field research. All modules are taught in English. It lasts four semesters, starts in winter, and leads to an M.Sc. or M.A. depending on your specialisation.

Fields of study

Ecology & Climate(Earth & Environmental)
Sociology(Social Sciences & Humanities)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Agriculture, Ecology and Societies at University of Kassel

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

Requirement for admission

1. Bachelor degree in Agricultural Sciences, Economics, Social Sciences, Humanities or a similar field of study and with a minimum of 180 ECTS-credit (equivalent).

2. Students with a Bachelor degree in a related field must have passed professional and methodological courses worth (at least) 60 ECTS-credits in Agricultural Sciences, Economics, Social Sciences or Humanities. Students who do not fully satisfy these requirements can be admitted with the additional obligation to pass preparatory courses, as decided on a case-by-case basis by the admission board.

3. Proof of sufficient English language proficiency by

4. A one-page letter in English that outlines the applicants' motivation to study in this program, personal experiences and expectations relevant to their further studies, as well as the long-term career goals that drive their application for a transdisciplinary Master program.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Agriculture, Ecology and Societies

Standard documents checklist

  • Completed online application form
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
  • Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
  • English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
  • Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
  • Passport copy
  • APS certificate (if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam)

This programme applies via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Application quick facts

Apply via

Via uni-assist

uni-assist checks your papers first. Then the university decides on your application.

Mode

online

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Address

International Office

Moritzstr. 18, CampusCenter (2nd floor)

34127 Kassel

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

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Semester contribution

N/A

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

11,904 EUR

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