Master's Programme in Transdisciplinary Studies of Climate, Environment and Energy, STUDY TRACK in Environmental Geoscience
How can cutting-edge geoscience shape sustainable solutions for our changing planet?
Environmental Geoscience examines the Earth’s processes to understand and address global environmental challenges. From studying plate tectonics to analysing climate impacts on landscapes, this track empowers students with the knowledge to model and predict Earth system changes. This track is tailored for students passionate about leveraging scientific research and technological advancements to solve critical geo-environmental issues.
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 study track provides students with:
- Fundamental knowledge: Core concepts in geoscience, including Earth systems and environmental sustainability.
- Applied techniques: Skills in monitoring, predicting, and modelling environmental hazards using advanced technologies.
- Problem-solving approaches: Training in addressing environmental challenges through a systematic and multidisciplinary lens.
Key modules include Landscape Evolution Modelling, Machine Learning in Geoscience, and Numerical Modelling of Solid Earth Dynamics. Hands-on fieldwork and lab-based projects are integral components.
Participating universities
This track brings together expertise from three esteemed institutions:
- Stockholm University (SU, Sweden): Laying the foundation with a transdisciplinary perspective on climate, energy, and environment.
- University of Glasgow (UofG, Scotland): Specialising in geoscience applications and landscape monitoring.
- Aix-Marseille University (AMU, France): Offering advanced modules in environmental geoscience and research opportunities.
By uniting these institutions, students gain a global perspective and practical skills to become leaders in geoscience and environmental management.
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Programme overview
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 5 out of 9.
In the study track in Environmental Geoscience students acquire an in-depth knowledge of techniques used to investigate, monitor and predict, using numerical modelling, environmental hazards and risks. They will be ready to apply state-of-the-art science and technology to solve geo-environmental problems in their future career and/or further studies.
Successful students will be awarded multiple or joint degrees from the partner universities (SU, UofG, AMU).
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 Glasgow (UofG)- Topographic Modelling and Landscape Monitoring (5 ECTS)
- Modelling of Landscape Evolution (5 ECTS)
- Machine Learning Applications for Earth System Problems (5 ECTS)
- GNSS and Geodesy (5 ECTS)
- Specialization (1 among 2 specializations, 10 ECTS)
- Water Monitoring and Modelling
- Modelling Water Environments (5 ECTS)
- Monitoring Water Environments (5 ECTS)
- Specialization in Computational Geoscience
- Numerical Modelling of Solid Earth Dynamics (5 ECTS)
- Analytical Methods in Geoscience (5 ECTS)
- Water Monitoring and Modelling
Semester 3, Aix-Marseille University (AMU)
- Debates in Geosciences (2 ECTS)
- APP3 Project driven learning (modelling in geosciences) (4 ECTS)
- Field trip (6 ECTS)
- Advanced topics in geosciences (9 ECTS)
- Quaternary geochronology (3 ECTS)
- Remote sensing of Earth and Planetary Surfaces (3 ECTS)
- Conditionally Elective course (1 among 2 courses, 3 ECTS)
- Climate-Carbon Cycle-Carbonates (3 ECTS)
- Faults From the Outcrop to the Plate Boundary (3 ECTS)
Semester 4, Master Thesis Project at SU, UofG or AMU
The fourth and last semester is dedicated to the Master's thesis project (30 ECTS). It is registered at SU, UofG or AMU.
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!
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How to apply
Application is done through universityadmissions.se.
Entry requirement: The Study Track 5 targets students with a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Science or Engineering, especially in Earth Sciences, Geography or Environmental Sciences.Please note that you need to apply to specific study tracks (you can apply to several 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/year for the full programme (€4500/semester)
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Study Coordinators
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Email: tracee@aces.su.se
