Master Program in Science for Sustainable Development

  Sweden

Linkoping

Description: How can we feed a growing world population and ensure a safe water supply in the face of climate change? How can we produce alternative energy carriers effectively and how can we minimize the destruction of human lives and material caused by natural disasters?

This programme explores these and other related questions, and students learn how to develop solutions. The approach is interdisciplinary and addresses how society can meet the needs of present and future generations while substantially reducing poverty and safeguarding the earth's life-support systems.

Students become familiar with the key concepts used in policy discussions, and by the global research community when addressing these issues. They will also acquire a critical approach to current challenges for sustainable development from different perspectives, and learn how to use relevant analytical tools.

The programme is designed to train students for both research and practical work in international and national agencies, municipalities, non-governmental organizations and international corporations.

Students apply for one of the following specializations:
    - Climate, Energy and Recycling, enrollment code 91005
    - Water and Food Security, enrollment code 91006

A common focus lies on how social changes shape the environment, and how environmental changes shape society. The programme is problem-driven, and the goal is to create and deliver knowledge for informed and responsible decision-making.

Applicants must have basic IT skills including at least one year's experience using computers as a tool for writing reports and practical computational work.

Specific requirements:

A relevant background for the programme is natural science, social science, health science, humanities and engineering that relate to environmental, social or economic aspects of sustainable development.

Each applicant must enclose a Letter of Intent written in English, explaining why they want to study this programme, and a summary of their degree thesis or project. If applicants hold a degree that does not include a degree thesis or project, their Letter of Intent should describe previous studies and any academic activities that are related to the master's programme or the programmes applied for.

Highlights: Degree: Master of Science (Two Years) in Environmental Science with specialization in Climate, Energy and Recycling or Water and Food Security.

Degree Level: Masters Degree

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Cost in US$: contact us for more information

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Sweden Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Year Founded: 1975