- fieldwork/internship

- independent research and data gathering

- critical analysis of your problem exhibiting knowledge and insights of basic ecological, social and economic processes and systems thinking

- practical application of your transdisciplinary education and understanding to your own area of interest

- understanding of a variety of scientific research methods and a transdisciplinary approach

- writing skills

Practical on-site research
You will spend the majority of the term doing practical research on-site. The remainder of the term you will write your thesis. You will also participate in group meetings, oral presentations, and opposition.

While the thesis is an independent project you will be part of a thesis group to continuously assess your progress and create a supportive group in addition to your academic and practical advisors.

During the term you will submit several written items: work plans, a timetable, thesis outlines, thesis revisions and the final thesis.

You may choose to do your thesis work abroad.

The final work is presented in a public seminar at the end of the final semester.