Do you deeply care about our planet and are you eager to make a real change? Then our two-year MSc programme Industrial Ecology may be the place for you. The interdisciplinary programme, offered jointly by Leiden University and TU Delft, is a true powerhouse for sustainability solutions. As a student you will acquire essential knowledge and tools, while being part of a closely-knit international academic community with shared values and a shared purpose.
Industrial Ecology: the science of sustainability
Our planet needs urgent solutions to challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, resource depletion, and other environmental threats. Sustainability is key to tackling those global challenges, and this is where Industrial Ecology (IE) comes in. One could define IE as the ensemble of methods to systematically assess the interactions between human activities and the environment, offering a holistic and practical approach towards sustainability. As the science of sustainability, Industrial Ecology focuses on optimising resource use, minimising waste, and reducing environmental impact across the life cycle of products and processes.
Now more than ever, our MSc programme is crucial in finding an answer to the needs of both the planet and society. With the effects of environmental change on our societies becoming more evident to businesses and governments, demand for our graduates continues to rise in the job market.
Industrial Ecology: the right master’s programme for you?
- Are you passionate about tackling global challenges such as climate change, the transition to renewable energy, the future of fossil fuels, resources management, circular economy, biodiversity loss, technological impacts, and behaviour change?
- Do you want to contribute to a more sustainable and equitable future?
- Do you have a bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, social sciences, or engineering sciences, and are you eager to integrate knowledge from all three fields?
- Are you ready to explore innovative, out-of-the-box solutions to real-world challenges?
If your answer is 'yes', then the Industrial Ecology MSc programme may be perfect for you!
Additional Information
Start date: September
Duration: 2 year
Degree: Master of Science (MSc)
Location: Leiden and Delft
Language: English
Mode of study: Full-time
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