International Environment and Development Studies Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)

Overview

• Key Features

What can you use this qualification for?

The Bachelor in International Environment and Development Studies at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) provides a sound basis for further studies within development studies, environmental studies, international relations, resources management or ecology. Graduates are qualified for several of the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)'s Master degrees or may find employment in a wide range of national and international institutions, including government agencies and non-governmental development organizations.

What will you learn?

You will examine societal and environmental change in a historical, comparative and global perspective. The International Environment and Development Studies program considers the specificity of different societies in terms of history, ecology, culture and technology. It introduces the students to critical reflection on how these differences translate into local responses to regional or global processes. International Environment and Development Studies is a dynamic and evolving field of study.

Short description

A great deal of attention is given to:

• social justice

• environmental sustainability

• ecological and social resilience

• political ecology

• natural resource management

• resource conflicts

• development policies and politics

• the effects of planned development interventions

• gender and development issues.

The program consists of compulsory and elective courses. These can be chosen among a variety of courses at NMBU or other universities. You may also choose to do an internship as part of your degree. We recommend that you spend one semester abroad on exchange, and we encourage you to participate in our one-month field course.