Europe's original agroecology master's, rebuilt around the whole food system: every cohort of 45 opens with PAE302, an action-learning semester embedded on Norwegian farms and in food organisations, before specializing in one of three tracks and closing with an independent thesis. Two decades of pedagogy research stand behind the case-based, stakeholder-facing teaching style — this is the programme other agroecology degrees cite.
Key facts
Duration
24 months (2 years)
Language
English
Format
Full-time
Intake
Autumn (August)
Specialization tracks
Agroecological TransformationCircular Urban AgricultureFood Systems Analysis and Transformation
Curriculum modules
Agroecology: action learning (PAE302) — First-semester immersion in real farming and food systems, shared by all students.
Systems thinking & sustainability core — Shared coursework before track specialization.
Master's thesis — Independent research, often with farm or food-sector partners.
Admission requirements
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in a relevant field (agriculture, food science, environmental management, biology, social sciences, economics or technology); other backgrounds with demonstrated competence considered
Minimum grade C/2.5; motivation letter and possible interview
English language proficiency required
Career destinations
Agroecology / Food Systems Adviser — Agriculture agencies & NGOs
Sustainable Food Systems Analyst — Food industry & cooperatives
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