The course focuses on the challenges that our society faces when transitioning to a more sustainable society. The course is based on the principals of "challenge-based learning", where theoretical and project based elements are combined to give in-depth knowledge regarding different aspects of sustainable development from both scientific, social and ethic perspectives.
Transition towards a sustainable society, 15 credits
Autumn Term 2025
Starts
1 September 2025
Ends
2 November 2025
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
100%
Required Knowledge
Univ: 180 ECTS credits containing 90 ECTS credits, including a bachelor thesis, in environmental science, environmental and health protection, earth science / physical geography or biology. English B / 6.
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-59204
Application
The online application opens 17 March 2025 at 09:00 CET.
Application deadline is
15 April 2025. How to apply
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.
