Master's Programme in Environmental Management and Physical Planning
This programme is cancelled for the academic year 2026–2027 due to unforeseen circumstances. Further information will be published on this page as soon as it becomes available. For questions, please contact our Director of Studies.
The programme focuses on environmental science and physical planning. It provides students with a systems perspective on environmental issues, focusing on planning processes, international and transboundary issues, and practical training in tools such as systems analysis.
Members of the teaching staff are drawn from Stockholm University, KTH and other universities, as well as from authorities, organisations, NGO´s and companies. This programme is important for professions related to national and international environmental management by governmental agencies, municipalities, companies and NGO´s.
The programme includes four compulsory courses and up to 30 credits optional courses, allowing students to individually profile their education. The four mandatory courses are:
- Systems Analysis for Environmental Management - provides students with an introduction to system thinking, systems analysis and system dynamics.
- Scientific Methods in Physical Geography - designed to equip students with the tools needed to conduct scientific research in a chosen field, from theory to practice.
- Environmental Management in Planning - investigates the roles of local and regional planning authorities and their work modes.
- International Environmental Management - focuses on international and transboundary environmental issues.
The two-year Master´s Programme consist of 120 credits
60 credits Mandatory advanced courses
0–30 credits Optional courses
30 credits (alternatively 45–60 credits) mandatory Master thesis
The programme includes four, 15 ETCS credits, mandatory advanced courses: Systems Analysis for Environmental Management (which gives a basis in systems analysis and modelling without requiring prior experiences of modelling), Scientific Methods in Physical Geography, Environmental Management in Planning, International Environmental Issues. Up to 30 ETCS credits optional courses, e.g. including an internship course, allows the student to individually tailor the education depending on interests, background and needs.
The programme concludes with a thesis of 30 ECTS credits (recommended setup) during spring year two. (Writing a thesis of 45 or 60 ETCS credits can be possible after discussion with and approval from your programme responsible).
Year 1
Autumn term
Systems analysis for environmental management, 15 credits (GE7093)
Scientific Methods in Physical Geography, 15 credits (GE7095)
Spring term
Year 2
The number of optional courses taken will be dependent on the period of time devoted to the Master thesis. You will write your thesis during your last year, 30 credits during spring is the recommended setup. (Writing a thesis of 45 or 60 ETCS credits can be possible after discussion with and approval from your programme responsible).
Environmental Science and Physical Planning, Degree Project 30/45/60 credits (GE9031)
All applications must be sent through www.universityadmissions.se.
Required supporting documentation
In addition to the documents required by www.universityadmissions.se, the following documents must accompany all applications to this master’s programme:
- Personal letter/Letter of interest (maximum one page). Please indicate how you fulfill the specific requirements for the programme in the letter.
Further information: Frequently asked questions about admissions. - CV
- Brief summary of the grading system of your university (if other than ECTS).
If you are still studying for your Bachelor degree when making the admission application then please write in the personal letter which courses and credits are yet to be completed.
We are several persons working with study administration and study counselling. Please contact the Student office for questions concerning course information, registration, schedule, literature lists and exams. If you have questions concerning credit transfer, admission, eligibility or need study advice please contact the Study counsellor.
Programme responsible
Jerker Jarsjö
jerker.jarsjo@natgeo.su.se
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