Arts and Heritage: Policy, Management and Education

Sustainable development – reconciling society's developmental goals with the planet's environmental limits over the long term – has emerged as one of the central challenges facing humanity in the 21st century. Sustainability science and policy requires a long term perspective and system's thinking in order to understand the dynamic interconnections between the environment, economy and society. There is an urgent need for scholars and professionals who are trained in interdisciplinary and integrative approaches towards sustainable development, enabling them to assess and deal with the complexity involved from a system's perspective. This master programme will create a unique opportunity for students to specialize in sustainability science and policy, and especially in sustainability assessment, through an interdisciplinary curriculum in an international ambience.

Instruction modes

case study, literature study, oral presentation, research, research project, excursion, research proposal, tutorial, lecture, working group, group assignment, portfolio, workshop, group discussion, poster presentation, self evaluation, individual assignment, self study, project, seminar

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

Language tests, obtained within the last two years, are required for applicants. Native English speakers and students who had English as the language of instruction for their bachelor or master degree are exempted. Applicants need to proof their English proficiency by submitting one of the following language tests: * IELTS score of 7.0 * TOEFL score of 100 (internet-based) or 600 (paper-based) * Cambridge Proficiency Certificate (grade A, B, C); or Cambridge Advanced Certificate (grade A,B+).

Other requirements

1. taaltoets cijfer Language tests, obtained within the last two years, are required for applicants. Native English speakers and students who had English as the language of instruction for their bachelor or master degree are exempted. Applicants need to proof their English proficiency by submitting one of the following language tests: * IELTS score of 7.0 * TOEFL score of 100 (internet-based) or 600 (paper-based) * Cambridge Proficiency Certificate (grade A, B, C); or Cambridge Advanced Certificate (grade A,B+).
2. gemiddeld cijfer •A grade-point average of a B (US system); 7.0 (Dutch system) or higher
3. minimum kennis (ISPAC: overige vereisten) •A basis in the scientific field of sustainable development as attested by having followed at least 15 ECTS credits on courses related to the following topics: sustainable development, sustainability science, development studies, globalization or governance •A basis in scientific research methods as reflected in the completion of at least 15 ECTS on scientific methods
4. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) •A relevant Bachelor degree in Science, Social Science or Humanities