Program Overview

Master Program in Globalization, Environment, and Social Change

The Master Program in Globalization, Environment, and Social Change is a two-year education with an interdisciplinary approach to global environmental and societal changes.

Program Description

The program aims to provide students with an interdisciplinary approach to investigate global environmental and societal changes. It offers students the opportunity to combine theory and practice, and they are encouraged to conduct fieldwork to find answers to their research questions.

Research Areas

The program focuses on various research areas, including:

• How vulnerable societies adapt to increased precipitation and tropical cyclones
• Ways to improve sanitary conditions in rapidly growing slum areas
• The relationship between globalization, environment, and social change

Program Details

• Program Code: SGMFO
• Application Code: SU-32046
• Level: Advanced Level
• Language of Instruction: English
• Special Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with a relevant main field of study and English B, or equivalent
• Selection: Grades from university courses and the quality/direction of the thesis work
• Tuition Fee: Applies only to citizens outside the EU, EES, and Switzerland. The first installment is 45,000 SEK, and the total fee for the program is not specified.
• Department: Department of Human Geography
• Field of Study: Geography and Interdisciplinary Environmental Science
• Area of Interest: Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Admission Criteria

To be admitted to the program, students must meet the general eligibility requirements and the special eligibility requirements. The general eligibility requirements include a Bachelor's degree, and the special eligibility requirements include a relevant main field of study and English B, or equivalent.

Program Structure

The program is a two-year, full-time education that starts in the autumn semester. It is conducted on campus and is open to international students.

Career Opportunities

The program provides students with a deep understanding of the complex relationships between globalization, environment, and social change. Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, including research, policy-making, and international organizations.