Master’s degree (2 years) in Urban Agriculture at Norwegian University of Life Sciences
How do we get greener and more sustainable cities? Which social, technological and economical aspects are connected with urban food production? How may urban farming become more than plants grown in the city?
From University Website
Oct 2023
Excerpt:
Join us for the first Master’s degree in urban farming in Scandinavia.
Urban farming is complex, and this education will make you capable at working with these complex and “wicked” problems, both within the public and private sector. Urban farming and sircular economy combine many fields, eg:
- green and living cities
- social integration
- public health
- spatial planning
- food production and organic farming
- the use of plants for both food and decoration
- husbandry in the city
- water and sanitation
- pollution
- sustainable environment and ecology
- the spread of pathogens (diseases)
- economy, business and entrepreneurs
The focus of urban agriculture is sustainable and green development of urban areas, circular economy (reuse of resources) and the ability to see the big picture in complex projects, where many different areas and professionals are involved. A succesfull cooperation between people within different areas of expertise, are getting more and more important, and this Master’s degree will train you in communication, problem solving and cooperation.
Students are expected to be an active part of a group, contributing with their background knowledge to support the learning of all participants, and solving complex “wicked” problems relevant to urban farming. Learning the techniqes to achive a positive, rewarding interaction between all participants in a project will be an impotant part of this degree.
The education involves, and combines, different scientific areas, which gives you a good range in your knowledge and experience. As a student you also get the opportunity to focus on your specific interests with your choice of elective courses. The Master’s degree is a cooperation between the University, the community, the public and the private sector, and will bring the students opportunities for closer cooperation with relevant connections.
