Programme content:The programme is composed of the Master of Human Ecology and the Master of Advanced Studies in Human Ecology. Both components have a modular structure consisting of compulsory and optional courses. The curriculum of the Master of Human Ecology hasnfour principal aims: (1) to familiarise students with interdisciplinary approaches; (2) to provide students with scientific knowledge necessary to understand human-environment interactions; (3) to equipstudents with essential supporting skills for conductingn interdisciplinary research and (4) to enable students to learn the skills of writing research papers by producing a master paper.
The Master of Advanced Studies in Human Ecology has three objectives: 1) examining in further depth the role of interdisciplinary approaches within the context of specific human-environment interaction areas; (2) offering students the opportunity for more specific skills training and practice in research methods and data management; (3) offering students an opportunity to prepare an individual research project.
Admission requirements
The Master of Advanced Studies in Human Ecology has three objectives: 1) examining in further depth the role of interdisciplinary approaches within the context of specific human-environment interaction areas; (2) offering students the opportunity for more specific skills training and practice in research methods and data management; (3) offering students an opportunity to prepare an individual research project.
Admission requirements
- Open to holders of a four-year bachelor of arts or science
degree. Candidates with a three-year bachelor of arts or
science degree must have graduated ‘with honours’.
- Young professionals or those with a strong interest
in the field.
- Applicants with English as a second or foreign language
must provide proof of proficiency in English.
- Letter of motivation stating why the candidate would like
to take the course and two letters of recommendation are
required.
- Open to holders of the Master of Human Ecology
diploma or equivalent studies.
Type of diploma: Master ’s degree.
Period: September 2007 - September 2009
Language: English
Number of VLIR scholarships: 10
Deadline of Application: February 1, 2007
Scholarship Coverage: Monthly allowance of €919 (to cover room and board, individual transport and personal expenses);
Monthly allowance of €57 for the spouse/ official partner and per dependent child (whether they stay in Belgium or not)
Fee for educational materials: €275 (per academic year)
Settlement expenses: €500 (non-recurrent payment)
Fee covering postage costs of educational materials: €275 (non-recurrent payment)
One economy class return airline ticket (per academic year – arrangements for initial international travel to Belgium will be handled by VLIR; all other travel arrangements will be made by the host university)
Insurance (the host university provides medical, third party liability, accident, travel and repatriation insurance)
Annual tuition fees(the host university will cover the annual tuition fee,
up to €80)
Promoter: Prof. L. Hens (Vrije Universiteit Brussel)
Contact:
Mrs J. Abimbisibwe
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Department MEKO
≈ +32 (0)2 477 49 25
Δ +32 (0)2 477 49 62
meko.admissions@vub.ac.be
www.vub.ac.be/MEKO
degree. Candidates with a three-year bachelor of arts or
science degree must have graduated ‘with honours’.
- Young professionals or those with a strong interest
in the field.
- Applicants with English as a second or foreign language
must provide proof of proficiency in English.
- Letter of motivation stating why the candidate would like
to take the course and two letters of recommendation are
required.
- Open to holders of the Master of Human Ecology
diploma or equivalent studies.
Type of diploma: Master ’s degree.
Period: September 2007 - September 2009
Language: English
Number of VLIR scholarships: 10
Deadline of Application: February 1, 2007
Scholarship Coverage: Monthly allowance of €919 (to cover room and board, individual transport and personal expenses);
Monthly allowance of €57 for the spouse/ official partner and per dependent child (whether they stay in Belgium or not)
Fee for educational materials: €275 (per academic year)
Settlement expenses: €500 (non-recurrent payment)
Fee covering postage costs of educational materials: €275 (non-recurrent payment)
One economy class return airline ticket (per academic year – arrangements for initial international travel to Belgium will be handled by VLIR; all other travel arrangements will be made by the host university)
Insurance (the host university provides medical, third party liability, accident, travel and repatriation insurance)
Annual tuition fees(the host university will cover the annual tuition fee,
up to €80)
Promoter: Prof. L. Hens (Vrije Universiteit Brussel)
Contact:
Mrs J. Abimbisibwe
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Department MEKO
≈ +32 (0)2 477 49 25
Δ +32 (0)2 477 49 62
meko.admissions@vub.ac.be
www.vub.ac.be/MEKO
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