Earth Sciences: Earth System Science (track)
Are you interested in the functioning of the Earth System across diverse spatial and temporal scales, from global to local and from millions of years to the present? In the Earth System Science track you will investigate the interplay between earth surface processes, such as erosion, river dynamics, and ecosystems. You also will have the opportunity to explore the impact of human activities, including mining, deforestation, and the effects of nature-based solutions.
Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time
Location
🌎Develop a systemic view on earth processes and how they affect ecosystems
🔎Computation skills, laboratory skills and field survey skills
💡Opportunities for international field work in Peru & Ecuador
Feb10
Master's Week 10 -14 Feb
Nov15
Master's Week: 15-21 Nov
Here's why you want to study Earth System Science in Amsterdam
Analyse earth surface processes
Develop a systemic view on how our earth surface and biosphere change over time.
Shape your specialisation
Choose courses from both Earth Sciences tracks, so you can shape your individual programme and specialization.
Integration of Earth Sciences and Ecology
This master uniquely integrates ecology with Earth Sciences.
Interdisciplinary approach
Combine various disciplines for a solution-oriented approach to real-world challenges.
International field work
Develop your research skills and deepen your knowledge on both earth surface processes and ecosystems.
Earth System Science will suit you if you want to…
- Deepen your understanding on the processes that determine the functioning of the Earth System and the role and impact of humans and climate change on this system.
- Study the landscape and climate dynamics at spatial scales, ranging from molecules to the Earth System as a whole, based on fieldwork, laboratory work and modelling studies.
- Use state-of-the-art laboratory equipment to analyse elements, microbic organism, contaminants and microfossils in sediments, soil, and water to gain insights into how environments change over time.
- To do a Master’s with a good balance of computation skills, laboratory skills and field survey skills. 
- Gain a systemic view on earth processes and assess the impact of global change on the Earth’s functioning
Facts & Figures
- Degree programme
- MSc Earth Sciences
- Type
- Regular study programme
- Mode
- Full-time
- Credits
- 120 EC ECTS, 24 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- RIO code
- 66986
- Location
- Science Park