MSc in Nature Management
University of Copenhagen (KU)
Duration
2 years
Intake
September
Degree
Master’s
Program Overview
The MSc in Nature Management at the University of Copenhagen is a two-year interdisciplinary program focused on sustainable management and development of nature and landscapes. It integrates biology, ecology, human needs, and environmental legislation to provide a comprehensive understanding of ecosystem functions, biodiversity, and landscape planning. The program combines thematic courses, restricted electives, and elective courses, including fieldwork, project work, and excursions. Students can also do practice projects or study abroad as part of their electives.
The curriculum emphasizes three pillars: biology/ecology of nature types and ecosystem services; management and legal regulation of natural areas; and human impact on landscapes, including conflict management and sustainable planning. Graduates are qualified for roles in public administration, consultancy, NGOs, international organizations, and research institutions, working on nature restoration, policy, and sustainable landscape management.
Career opportunities include strategic and operational roles in municipalities, ministries, consultancy firms, NGOs, and research.
Key Information
University
University of Copenhagen (KU)
Campus
Copenhagen
Total Credits
120
Study Mode
Full-time
Loan Availability
No
Program Details
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Course Structure
- Year 1 (Blocks 1-4, each block = 9 weeks, 15 ECTS):
- Block 1: Thematic Course I – Ecology and Management of Nature and Semi-Nature Areas (15 ECTS)
- Blocks 2-4: Restricted elective courses (45 ECTS total) chosen from courses like Rural Landscape Management, Environmental & Planning Law, Conflict Management, Conservation Biology, GIS, and more.
- Year 2 (Blocks 1-4):
- Elective courses (15-30 ECTS), which include opportunities for practice projects or study abroad
- Master’s thesis (30 or 45 ECTS) conducted over several months, involving independent scientific work with supervision.
Entry Requirement
Academic
You must have a relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent from Danish or international universities.
Language
IELTS - 6.5/6
TOEFL - 83
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