During your Master’s in Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation, you will complete a total of 120 EC within two years. During the programme you will take a mixture of courses that include foundation courses, specialisation and elective courses. As part of the electives, you can gain additional work experience through an optional internship before completing your studies with your master’s thesis.
Structure
YEAR 1 | NUMBER OF EC |
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Foundation courses Required courses for all students of the Master’s. | 15 EC |
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Specialisation courses Pick 25 ECs of courses and discuss these with the Programme Manager. | 25 EC |
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AND 1 of the following
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Elective courses You can choose a course that matches your interests and career ambitions. | 10 EC |
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Research and professional skills courses Required course for developing your research skills | 10 EC | Research Skills & Proposal writing |
YEAR 2 |
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Electives | 25 EC | In the second year, you can personalise your study programme by doing an internship (15 EC) and taking elective courses, including professional courses. |
Research | 35 EC | To complete your Master’s in Geo-information Science and Earth Observation you will conduct a research project of your choice. |
Total EC | 120 EC |
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Internship
In the second year of your Master’s in Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation, you can apply the knowledge and skills you have acquired during your studies by doing an internship at a consultancy company, government agency, research institute, or non-governmental organisation in the Netherlands or abroad. ITC has a broad network of organisations where you can do your internship project.
Master's thesis
You will complete your studies with a Master’s thesis on a topic of your choice. You will work with a supervisory team throughout your research.
Some examples of research topics you can write your thesis on include: