Dr. Robert Fletcher

Professor

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Biography

Robert Fletcher is a professor and the interim chair of the Sociology Development Change group at Wageningen University & Research. His research focuses on the structures and practices of development change, with particular emphasis on inequality, marginalization, and political agency. He engages in interdisciplinary research combining elements from development studies, political ecology, law, and crisis disaster studies. Fletcher leads a politically engaged educational group, aiming to address urgent global inequalities and the lived realities of people affected by these issues. His teaching covers a wide range of topics related to the fields of development studies and political ecology, and he offers opportunities for bachelor and master thesis internships. Through his work, he actively collaborates with networks to contribute to finding equitable, sustainable, and peaceful solutions to pressing global challenges.

Research Interests

Requirements for Wageningen University & Research

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:62
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a field related to the master's program Sufficient background in required subjects for the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (certified copy)
  • Final transcript of records (certified copy)
  • Statement of Purpose/Motivation Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Passport copy
  • Two letters of recommendation (required for some specializations)
Specialization Notes

Wageningen University offers MSc programs corresponding to the research departments listed. Admission is centralized but evaluates the relevance of the undergraduate degree to the specific department's field.