# Advanced Landscape Ecology
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Advanced Landscape Ecology provides in-depth knowledge and skills in the methods and techniques used to study how landscape structure and dynamics affect ecological processes, ecosystems and the occurrence pattern of plants and animals.
You will gain insight how landscape and land use change impact on ecosystems. You will use and critically review different types of databases and digital technology as well as different types of field methods. The course includes individual scientific planning and implementation of a landscape ecological project. The research questions in the project work include both temporal and spatial perspectives and subject theoretical deepening. By blending theory with practical fieldwork, you will be prepared for a career in a key biodiversity conservation issues.
The course is part of [Master´s Programme in Landscape Ecology](https://www.su.se/english/search-courses-and-programmes/nlako-1.746445) but can also be read as a separate course.
## [Course structure](#svid10_142dc5821901009a5b52688b)
### Teaching Format
Teaching consists of lectures, exercises, seminars and project work.
### Assessment
For details see syllabus.
#### Plagiarism and regulations for disciplinary matters
As a student you must be conscientious about clearly accounting for the material used in the texts that are submitted for examination. To use another person’s expressions or ideas without stating the source is plagiarism. To translate and/or change some words in someone else’s text and present it as your own is also a form of plagiarism. Plagiarism is considered cheating and if discovered in an exam or paper, the exam or paper will be failed immediately and disciplinary measures may be taken.
Any student who is caught cheating or disrupting academic activities may be suspended from lectures and exams for a period of up to six months. The Vice Chancellor or the Disciplinary Council decide whether the student is to be subject to any disciplinary measures.
The link to Stockholm University's guidelines for disciplinary matters and expulsion can be found on the website:
[During your studies/Plagiarism and regulations for disciplinary matters](https://www.su.se/department-of-physical-geography/education/during-your-studies?open-collapse-boxes=ccbd-plagiarismandregulationsfordisciplinarymatters)
## [Schedule](#svid10_142dc5821901009a5b5268da)
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course.
We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course,
your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.
- [Schedule GE8039 Spring semester 2026 Day-time 100%](https://cloud.timeedit.net/su/web/stud1/s.html?sid=3&type=courseevent&h=t&object=cevt_58031_VT2026&startdate=20251220&enddate=20260905&l=en&h2=2 "Link to schedule - opens in new window")
## [Course literature](#svid10_142dc5821901009a5b5268f0)
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
## [Course reports](#svid10_142dc5821901009a5b5268f2)
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## [Contact](#svid10_142dc5821901009a5b52690b)
We are several persons working with study administration and study counselling. Please contact the **Student office** for questions concerning course information, registration, schedule, literature lists and exams. If you have questions concerning credit transfer, admission, eligibility or need study advice please contact the **Study counsellor**.
**Study counsellor, student office and other contacts**
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## Spring 2026 | Period 2 | Day-time, 100% | On campus | For international students
15 credits
Spring 2026
Period 2Day-time, 100%On campusFor international students
Beginning/EndPlease view course schedule for exact dates
week commencing
22/03/2026 - 06/06/2026
Closed for application
Information about late application[Applies only to certain courses](https://www.su.se/english/education/how-to-apply/important-dates/late-application-1.506150)
Course code: GE8039
Application code: SU-58031
Level
Master's level
Language
English
Eligibility
For admission to the course, knowledge is required equivalent to Landscape Ecology - Theory and Design, 15 credits (GE7096). Also required is knowledge equivalent to Swedish upper secondary school course English 6.
Selection
Higher Education Credits (up to 270).
[Syllabus - legal document](#)
Tuition fee
Applies to citizens from outside EU, EEA or Switzerland. First instalment: 35000 SEK. The complete course: 35000 SEK.
[More information on tuition fees](https://www.su.se/english/education/how-to-apply/costs-fees-and-scholarships)
Subject
[Physical Geography and Quaternary Geology](https://www.su.se/english/education/course-catalogue/education-subjects/science-and-mathematics/physical-geography-and-quaternary-geology)
Area of interest
[Science and Mathematics](https://www.su.se/english/education/course-catalogue/education-subjects/science-and-mathematics)
Department responsible for education
[Department of Physical Geography](http://www.natgeo.su.se)
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