The Master’s in Humanitarian Engineering consists of two years, in which you will collect a total of 120 EC. In each quartile of the first year, you will follow a set of courses (compulsory and elective) and a related, challenge-based learning project. The second year consists of elective space and ends with your final master’s thesis.
Structure
Year 1 Humanitarian Engineering | ||
Compulsory courses | 30 EC |
|
Challenge-based Learning projects | 15 EC |
|
Elective courses | 15 EC | Some examples of electives you can choose from:
|
Total EC first year | 60 EC |
Year 2 Humanitarian Engineering | ||
Elective space What you will do in the first part of your second year, is up to you! There are three options to fill up your elective space. | 15 EC | Option 1: Internship Gain practical experience in an internship of approximately 10 weeks. |
Option 2: Elective courses Choose three courses that match your interests and ambitions. There’s a wide range of pre-approved electives that you can choose from, also from other master’s at UT. | ||
Option 3: Elective course + Master-Insert Choose one elective course and enrol in the Transdisciplinary Master-Insert at UT, where you will work on complex societal challenges with students from other master’s at UT. | ||
Master's thesis | 40 + 5 EC | You will spend the last semester of your Master’s on graduating by writing your master’s thesis. The compulsory Research Proposal course (5 EC) helps you prepare for your master’s thesis project. |
Total EC second year | 60 EC |
Internship
During your Master’s in Humanitarian Engineering, you have the option to go on an internship for approximately 10 weeks. It is a great way to gain practical experience and get acquainted with field work. There are many options open to you when it comes to choosing your internship.
Master’s thesis
The last semester is mainly dedicated to your master’s thesis. The choice of your graduation subject is largely up to you. You can also choose to conduct your thesis externally, at an NGO for example, related to a project on location. The compulsory Research Proposal course helps you prepare for your master’s thesis project.