Dr. Theo Spek

Professor

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Biography

Theo Spek is a professor at the University of Groningen, where he specializes in Landscape History. His work is characterized by a strong interdisciplinary approach that combines cultural, ecological, and earth scientific methods to address modern societal challenges such as climate change, energy transition, sustainable agriculture, and rural planning. As the director of the Centre for Landscape Studies, Spek focuses on both scientific education and applied research within the field of cultural landscapes. His main research themes include colonization, reclamation, and water management of wetland landscapes in the Northern Netherlands, as well as the historical development of medieval and early modern landscapes. He is involved in various board memberships and advisory positions related to landscape research and policy, including roles with the National Parks Netherlands and the European Commission. Spek also directs an interdisciplinary master's course on Landscape History at the university, which since its inception in 2008 has produced over 250 landscape specialists.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

University of Groningen • Groningen, Netherlands

Teaching and research in the field of Landscape History.

Requirements for University of Groningen

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:145
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:145
Quantitative Percentile
Required:25
Overall
Required:145
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Economics, Business, Management) Strong background in mathematics and statistics Research orientation in previous studies
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate/diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • GMAT/GRE score report (for non-EU/EEA)
  • Course descriptions of mathematics and statistics courses
Specialization Notes

Standard Master's entry requirements for Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting, and Management departments within the Faculty of Economics and Business.