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Global Change Science

  • Number of credits 15 credits
  • Level Master’s level
  • Starting Autumn Term 2024

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Here you will find everything you need to know before the course starts.

About the course

The course addresses key concepts and theory that underpin global change science and the transformations in the Earth system that are underway in the context of the Anthropocene. The course has two modules that run in parallel time:

Module 1: Theory 9 ECTS: An in-depth theory block focusing on key elements of global change. This will include addressing key topics that relate to environmental consequences of climate change, land use, pollution, and biodiversity change, and it will include perspectives grounded in ecology, earth science, and environmental science. 

Module 2: Project, 6 ECTS: Writing of a literature-based critical review article, and oral presentation of it, on a fast-moving or exciting topic in the general area of global change science.

Application and eligibility

Global Change Science, 15 credits

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Starts

1 November 2024

Ends

19 January 2025

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Daytime, 100%

Required Knowledge

180 ECTS credits including 60 ECTS in Biology, Ecology, Earth Science, or Environmental Science or equivalent knowledge.
Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6.

Entry requirements

Selection

Academic credits Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.

Application code

UMU-50113

Application

Application deadline was 15 April 2024. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. Submit a late application at Universityadmissions.se.

Application and tuition fees

As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.

Application fee

SEK 900

Tuition fee, first instalment

SEK 35,700

Total fee

SEK 35,700

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Contactperson for the course is:
David Wardle