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2025-2026 / Master

Agroecology, professional focus

120 crédits
Master in agroecology, professional focus
R2SAEC01

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  • Organization
  • Theory
  • Practical
  • Others
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One-year programme intended for holders of a Master's degree in bioengineering in agricultural sciences
Joint Master with ULiège (Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech - Faculty of Science) and ULB + double degree agreement with the University of Paris Saclay and AgroParisTech

Core curriculum compulsory courses

B1
30Cr
B2
27Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Agroecology, science and society (ULiege - Arlon) module

Social study of science and technology - [24h Seminar] B1Q112-[+]4
Introduction to agroecology B1Q12525-5
Biodiversity and societies B1Q13010-4

Governance and transition module (Uliège - Arlon)

Public policy and action B1Q127--4
Transitions theory and management ecological transitions - [15h Seminar] B1Q13030[+]5

Methodology module (ULiège - Arlon)

Civic participation B1Q136--4
Qualitative investigation techniques - [30h Classe inversée] B1Q112-[+]4

Dissertation

Final dissertation in agroecology B2Q2---27

Common core courses

B2
33Cr

Choose a program among the following :

B2
28Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

ULB-Liège programme (without double degree)

B2
28Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Research project associated with the final work - [36h Autres] B2Q1--[+]4
Agroecological innovation and food production
B2Q1---5
Agroecological protection of agricultural production systems - [36h Seminar] B2Q136-[+]6
Agroecology and crop/soil microbiology B2Q1---5
Agroecological controversies - [18h Seminar] B2Q118-[+]3
Supporting the transition to agroecology - [30h Autres] B2Q115-[+]5

Joint-degree with Paris Saclay and AgroParisTech

B2
28Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
See programme:
https://www.programmes.uliege.be/cocoon/formations/bref/R2SAEC02.html
Notice : Choose courses, in line with the topic of the Master's dissertation and in consultation with the supervisor or co-supervisors, for a minimum total of 5 credits, from the programmes of the partner institutions (ULiège and ULB). The following list is a suggestion of potential courses. Given the autonomy granted in the selection process, students are advised to be mindful of potential timetable conflicts.

Suggestion of optional courses:

B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Rural economics and farm business management - [8h Field trip] B2Q12515[+]5
Integrated and agroecological protection of crops B2Q12423-5
Animal nutrition B2Q224--2
Bromatology and grazing management - [7h Field trip] B2Q23713[+]6
Sustainable management of tropical forests B2Q236--3
Agricultures, Ruralities and Globalization (english language)
B2Q1-36-5
Food, human nutrition and dietetics (english language) B2Q118--2
Rural immersion placement and agroecology B2---5

Focus compulsory courses

B1
30Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Introduction to agriculture (ULiege - GxABT and ULB) module

Agriculture and agroecology B1Q2---5
Fertilization and crop nutrition - [4h Autres] B1Q2164[+]2

Techniques in Agriculture and Agro-ecology module (ULiège - GxABT and ULB)

Agrobiodiversity, ecosystemic and landscape services, Introduction - [8h Autres] B1Q216-[+]2
Breeding system for agroecology - [3h Field trip]
Corequisite
HULG9832-1
Agroécologie et systèmes d'élevage
B1Q296[+]2
Agroecology and livestock systems
François Serneels
Corequisite
ANIM0024-1
Système d'élevage pour l'agroécologie
B1Q2---4
Seminars on the territorial dimension in agroecology (Service Learning) - [25h Autres]
Corequisite
ENVT3030-2
Techniques d'investigation qualitative
ENVT3028-1
Participations citoyennes
ENVT0040-2
Théories et gestions des transitions écologiques
ENVT3029-1
Politiques et actions publiques
ENVT3127-1
Biodiversité et sociétés
ENVT3130-1
Introduction à l'agroécologie
ENVT3026-1
Etudes sociales des sciences et des techniques
B1Q2199[+]5
Food safety
Laurence Roudart
B1Q2---5

Placement

Internship (Discovering the professional / research world) - [60h Autres] B1Q2--[+]5

Bridging courses (mas 45-60 credits) Master in agroecology (120 credits)

CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Compulsory courses

B0
46Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
General ecology B0Q124--2
Agrometeorology B0Q1186-3
Basic principles of agriculture and agroecology - [4h Exercise] B0Q2164[+]2
Biosphere, agriculture and society - [5h Seminar] B0Q240-[+]4
Political and social economy B0Q22820-4
Introduction to life sciences - [60h Autres] B0Q2--[+]5
Scientific literature and information literacy - [14h Autres] B0Q246[+]2
Ground science - [6h Autres] B0Q2448[+]5
Introduction to environmental chemistry B0Q1204-2
Introduction to environmental biology B0Q1104-2
Epistemology of science
Céline Kermisch
B0Q2---3
English language: level 1 - beginner - [48h E-learning] B0TA-24[+]4
English language: advanced level 1 - [48h E-learning] B0TA-24[+]4
English language: level 3 - [48h E-learning] B0TA-24[+]4
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