Master's Programme in Environmental Management and Physical Planning
Environmental issues are complex. A systems perspective is required in order to understand today’s multidisciplinary environmental problems, and to identify both long-term solutions and alternatives.
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:
- Applied Environmental Modelling - provides students with an introduction to system thinking, systems analysis and system dynamics
- Case Studies of Environmental Impact Assessments
- Environmental Management in Planning - investigates the roles of local and regional planning authorities and their work modes
- International Environmental Issues - focuses on international and transboundary environmental issues
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Programme overview
The two-year Master´s Programme consist of 120 credits
60 credits Mandatory advanced courses
0-30 credits Optional courses
30-60 credits Master thesis (mandatory)The programme includes four, 15 ETCS credits, mandatory advanced courses: Applied Environmental Modelling (which gives a basis in systems analysis and modelling without requiring prior experiences of modelling), Case Studies of Environmental Impact Assessment, 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, 45 or 60 ETCS credits.
Year 1
Autumn term
Applied Environmental Modelling, 15 credits
Case Studies of Environmental Impact Assessments, 15 credits
Spring term
Environmental Management in Planning, 15 credits
International Environmental Issues, 15 credits
Year 2
The number of optional courses taken will be dependent on the period of time devoted to the Master thesis 30, 45 or 60 credits, which may extend over one or two terms.
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How to apply
Atumn semester 2021: All applications must be sent through universityadmissions.se. January 15 2021 - last date to apply for all applicants.
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)
- CV
- Brief summary of the grading system of your university (if other than ECTS). Provide explanation of grading scale.
- List your courses to indicate how you fulfill the specific requirements for the programme.
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.
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Contact
Student Counsellor
Maria Damberg
E-mail: maria.damberg@natgeo.su.seProgram responsible
Salim Belyazid
E-post: salim.belyazid@natgeo.su.se
