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.
The information below is only for exchange students
Starts
3 November 2025
Ends
18 January 2026
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.
Selection
Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the departments own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the departments own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.
Application code
UMU-A5009
Application
This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive.
Notification of admission will be sent in end of May.
