Description

Science for Sustainable Development is a two-year interdisciplinary master's programme. It consists of theoretical and empirical studies in the natural, social and technological sciences that relate to societal and environmental issues of global concern, such as climate change and energy and water resources management.

Issues of sustainability are inherently complex and constantly changing. It is therefore crucial to address these issues in an interdisciplinary way. Courses are designed to give a deeper knowledge in relevant fields, and at the same time widen the students' perspective on questions and challenges related to sustainable development. Students also learn how to use relevant analytical tools.

Climate science and policy is one important focus of the programme, since successful mitigation of, and adaptation to, climate change are closely linked to the possibilities of achieving sustainable development. Mitigation possibilities are predominantly linked to management of energy resources, as are adaptation possibilities predominantly linked to management of water resources. Thus, issues of energy and water resources management, as well as their biogeochemical and ecological basis, are two important foci of the programme.

Environmental, social and economic aspects - the three 'pillars' of sustainability - of the energy and water resources sectors, as well as interlinkages between these, are studied also in historical contexts other than climate change, such as demographic, political and technological change, production of scientific knowledge and economic globalisation. The programme also draws on recent research results and analytical frameworks from the field of science and technology studies.

The programme aims to prepare students for work with sustainable development issues in international and national agencies, universities, municipalities, non-governmental organisations and international corporations. The programme should also make the student eligible for doctoral programmes in related fields.

As an international programme, the master's programme in Science for Sustainable Development co-operates with similar programmes at universities in other countries, and offers the students the opportunity to study for one semester at one of these universities.

Highlights

Degree: Master of Science (Two Years) in Environmental Science

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Approx. 16,100 USD (110,000 SEK) per academic year. Citizens from within the EU/EEA and Switzerland do not have to pay tuition fees.

Program Fees Include:

For students at a master programme the fee normally covers a workload of 30 credits per semester. For additional courses beyond 30 credits there will be an additional fee. The fee also includes studies and study related issues such as study administration, study/ career counseling, student health care, library access, computer labs, assistance in finding accommodation etc.

Students who have not completed their studies within the normal period of study have the right to complete their studies in the course the following academic years without paying tuition fees. Students who complete their studies in less than the normal number of semesters must pay tuition fees for the full number of semesters.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Dormitory
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Other
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Year Founded

1975