The program consists of practical field courses and theoretical distance learning. Students who take the program in parallel with work or other studies are strongly advised to take the program in four semesters. Students who take the program in 2 semesters while working must have great flexibility in work and time to do practical studies when appropriate.

Book courses are taught via distance learning, and students can do their studies when it suits them, anywhere in the country.

There are 14 field courses in the program, of which there are four elective courses where students choose two of the four courses. Field courses start in FAS and are taught outdoors in Iceland’s nature over 4 – 7 days. The aim is to be outside as much as possible, and therefore a large part of these courses are spent in tents