Second Level/Cycle. 120 credits (2 years, daytime, study tempo 100%). Start Autumn Term 2021.
| Programme structure | Admission requirements and selection | Application documentation | Apply here |
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. The programme includes four compulsory courses and up to 30 credits optional courses, allowing students to individually profile their education. The programme concludes with a thesis, of up to 60 credits. 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
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.
Programme structure
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)
| Year 1 | Mandatory courses |
| Autumn, A-B | Applied Environmental Modelling, 15 credits |
| Autumn, C-D | Case Studies of Environmental Impact Assessments, 15 credits |
| Spring, A-B | Environmental Management in Planning, 15 credits |
| Spring, C-D | International Environmental Issues, 15 credits |
| Year 2 | Optional courses and master thesis |
| Optional courses, 0/15/30 credits | |
| Degree project in Environmental Science and Physical Planning, 30/45/60 credits |
The number of optional courses taken will be dependent on the period of time devoted to the Master thesis, which may extend over one or two terms.
Language of instruction
English
Application
Admission requirements
To be eligible for this programme you must have knowledge corresponding to a Bachelor's degree in biology, biology-earth sciences, Earth sciences, geography, environmental sciences or urban and regional planning. Also required is knowledge equivalent to Swedish upper secondary school course English B/English 6.
Selection
Grades of academic courses, motivation letter and the relevance of previous studies in relation to the programme.
Application documentation specific for this programme
In addition to the documents required by 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.
How to apply and upload documents
Follow the instructions at universityadmission.se on how to apply and how to submit your supporting documents. Please do not send any documents directly to the department.
Dates and deadlines
January 15 – Last date to apply for Master programmes for all applicants
Application period: October 16 - January 15
Application process
All applications must be sent through universityadmissions.se. The number of students admitted to each of our programmes is limited and admission is granted on a competitive basis. Candidates will be selected by an admission committee.
