Master's Programme in Transdisciplinary Studies of Climate, Environment and Energy, STUDY TRACK in Environmental Risk and Mitigation
This page describes study track 7, Environmental Risk and Mitigation, for the student cohort of autumn 2025. For 2026 cohort there is a new study track page.
Environmental Risk and Mitigation focuses on understanding and managing hazards in diverse environments. Whether addressing natural disasters like earthquakes or human-induced risks such as industrial accidents, this study track provides tools for proactive and effective mitigation strategies. Students passionate about environmental safety, disaster management, and sustainability will find this track especially compelling.
This study track is one of nine available. To learn more about all the study tracks, visit: Master’s Programme in Transdisciplinary Studies of Climate, Environment and Energy
What to expect
This programme equips students with:
- Comprehensive knowledge: Understanding geological, biological, and ecological risk factors.
- Analytical skills: Training in hazard modelling, monitoring, and data analysis.
- Practical applications: Developing risk mitigation strategies and working with stakeholders.
Core modules include Risk Assessment in Natural Hazards, Hazard Management Strategies, and Field-based Environmental Monitoring.
Participating universities
This track is offered through a partnership among:
- Stockholm University (SU, Sweden): Laying the foundation with a transdisciplinary perspective on climate, energy, and environment.
- University of Lausanne (UNIL, Switzerland): Specialising in natural hazard management and risk mitigation, with a focus on Alpine conditions.
- Sapienza University of Rome (SUR, Italy): Focusing on Mediterranean environmental challenges and monitoring.
This interdisciplinary approach prepares students to address environmental risks globally and sustainably.
The Master's Programme in Transdisciplinary Studies of Climate, Environment and Energy (TRACEE programme) is a two-year Master's Programme, meaning 4 semesters and totally 120 ECTS.
After the first common semester you continue on your selected study track. Students choose from nine specialised tracks (60 ECTS) offered across the 11 CIVIS member universities. Read more about the programme and all the nine study tracks on the main programme page here. This page describes track 7 out of 9.
In the study track Environmental Risk and Mitigation students will acquire advanced experience in field and laboratory methods and practice as well as theoretical approach to assess natural hazards and to define the best mitigation strategies. The Programme offers a training in the analysis of natural hazards from the study of physical and chemical processes through to their management via the quantification of their probability of occurrence in different conditions. The students will have the opportunity to develop theoretical understanding and practical experience in data acquisition mapping analysis modelling monitoring methods estimation of natural hazard and risk its management warning systems development and evaluation of strategies for risk reduction.
Successful students will be awarded multiple or joint degrees from the partner universities (SU, UNIL, SUR).
Semester 1, Stockholm University (SU)
In your first semester at Stockholm University, you’ll develop foundational skills through the course Climate, Energy, and Environment – a Transdisciplinary Perspective (30 ECTS). Read more on the course page.
Semester 2, University of Lausanne (UNIL)
- Practical applications in the aquatic sciences (5 ECTS)
- Erosion and slope movements (5 ECTS)
- Laboratory Methods: Experiments, Measurements and Uncertainties (5 ECTS)
- Sampling and sensing aquatic ecosystems (4 ECTS)
- Integrated course Mountain Ecosystems (3 ECTS)
- Statistical Analyses in Environmental Sciences (3 ECTS)
- Conditionally Elective courses (1 among the list below, 5 ECTS):
- Aquatic Ecosystems: Glaciers Rivers and Lakes (5 ECTS)
- Hazards and Risks of Slope Mass Movements: Field Camp (5 ECTS)
Semester 3, Sapienza University of Rome (SUR)
- Marine Geology (6 ECTS)
- Geospatial Technologies for Biodiversity Conservation (6 ECTS)
- Biogeography (6 ECTS)
- Geological Storage and Geothermics (6 ECTS)
- Physical Volcanology and Volcanic Hazard (6 ECTS)
Semester 4, Master Thesis Project at SU, UNIL or SUR
The fourth and last semester is dedicated to the final Master's thesis project (30 ECTS). It is registered at SU, UNIL or SUR.
Continuous transdisciplinary stream
An extra-curricular transdisciplinary stream runs through the entire programme. The stream will be offered on site during the first semester in Stockholm, and thereafter online. The purpose of the stream is to engage students in learning about transdisciplinarity, and offer support and checkpoints for development of independent projects. It also offers a meeting point for the whole student group throughout the programme.
Ready to start your journey? Download the TRACEE handbook and prepare your application today!
Application is done through universityadmissions.se.
Entry requirement: The Study Track 7 targets students with a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Science or equivalent. It is important to note that a maximum of 15 ECTS from internships can be included in your Bachelor's degree.
Please note that you need to apply to a specific study track within the Master's programme (you can apply to several tracks but have to rank your choices as you will be admitted to only one). Read about all the study tracks at the programme page.
Participation cost for the programme:
- EU/EEA/Switzerland students: €9000 for the full programme (€2250/semester)
- Non-EU/EEA/Switzerland students: €18,000 for the full programme (€4500/semester)
This is the participation cost for the Master's Programme, regardless of chosen study track. The cost is tailored by the unique collaboration that is the CIVIS alliance.
Please note that the information regarding Stockholm University tuition fee does not apply here (nor does the link "More information on tuition fees").
FAQ
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Study Coordinators
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