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Earth Sciences: Earth System Science (track)

Careers

Graduates of the Master's programme in Earth Sciences are trained professionals with excellent national and international career opportunities. Here are some examples of what you can end up doing after graduation.

Our UvA Earth Sciences alumnus work as: 

  • Advisor on Circular Economy at Systemiq 
  • Startup in circular nutrients and consultancy 
  • Water quality and ecohydrology advisor at TAUW bv 
  • Sustainability consultant at Mérieux NutriSciences | Blonk 
  • Data trainee at the Province of North Holland 
  • GIS consultant GEODAN 
  • Professor Geology University of New York 
  • Centraal Bureau Statistiek Advisor 
  • PhD researcher nitrogen at the University of Amsterdam 

How do our students experience the study?

Eline Rentier
The best part (by a landslide) was the fieldwork Eline Rentier, PhD researcher at the University of Bergen, Norway Read Eline's full story
Cécile Alsbach
You can craft your own study plan according to your interests, which is something I really liked. Cécile Alsbach, PhD researcher at Utrecht University Read Cécile's full story
Alumnus Marleen about her career after her master

All former students of the Faculty of Science are alumni. Where do our alumnus end up after graduating? And how do they put their academic knowledge into practice? Marleen shares more about her career path.

Meet our students

Would you like to hear from one of our Master's students what it's really like to study at the UvA? Are you curious about the study programmes, student facilities, lecturers and research projects? You can either ask your questions by email, or make an appointment for a 'Meet the Master' day. More information? See this webpage and contact us.