students combine knowledge of engineering, environmental and social sciences, study the roles of various stakeholders involved and design land and water management improvement plans.?

The consequences of interventions such as dams, terracing or irrigation systems on relevant stakeholders are examined in regions spanning the entire globe: from Thailand to Ethiopia and from Peru to the Netherlands.

The first year is introductory in character and offers a variety of subjects such as agronomics, soil and water, sociology, economics and environmental sciences. Second and third-year students introduce specialisations, and students learn about the engineering, socio-economic and administrative aspects of land and water management. The third year of the programme also involves an international internship ? how does six months in India, Malawi, Australia or Bolivia sound?

• Technical and social:?Students learn about the engineering, socio-economic, natural scientific and administrative aspects of land and water management, making our graduates well-rounded and versatile professionals.
• International:?Look at regions all over the world that struggle with land and water management problems ? tropical areas suffering from floods and erosion, or southern Europe and sub-tropical regions in need of irrigation and drinking water facilities. The Netherlands, too, has its current share of issues related to flooding, water shortages and land and soil restoration.

Most graduates from the bachelor?s programme continue studying to complete a master?s, which qualifies them to work anywhere in the world. They may use their expertise in development projects in Africa, South America or Asia, or contribute to solutions of land and water management issues in the Netherlands and other European countries.

Potential employers include large and small consultancy firms, universities and research institutes, public/private aid organisations and government authorities in the Netherlands and abroad.?

Career options

• Consultant, project manager, policy officer
• Researcher, PhD
• Information officer, teaching and training positions