Industrial Ecology
| Degree: | Master of Science in Industrial Ecology |
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| Mode of Study: | Full-time |
| Duration: | 2 years |
| Start date: | September, February |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Location: | Leiden |
| Croho/isat code: | 60415 |
Industrial Ecology is an emergent scientific discipline that promotes a systemic approach to human problems, integrating technical, environmental and social aspects. It is argued that this approach will show the way to sustainable development. For that reason Industrial Ecology is considered to be the ‘toolbox for sustainable development’ or the ‘science of sustainability’.
Programme
The Industrial Ecology programme has a strong international focus and the common language is English. The study programme consists of a two-year curriculum.
- The first year focuses on the core concept of Industrial Ecology. It contains compulsory modules covering the three disciplines of Industrial Ecology, in addition to elective modules. Each discipline is equally represented in the core programme. Courses and modules are practice-focused and are taught and examined in classes by means of project teamwork, presentations and written examinations. The programme provides possibilities for exchange with foreign universities and companies.
- The second year of the programme consists of compulsory group projects and an individual research assignment culminating in an MSc thesis.
For more information see MSc Industrial Ecology website
