Program Overview
The Master's Programme in Environmental Science at S\xc3\xb6dert\xc3\xb6rn University is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Master's Programme in Environmental Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Sweden and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 14,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master's Programme in Environmental Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- IDC in Changing Environm. (IDC),
- Ecosystem Manag. (ESM),
- Env. Govern. and the Role of Experts (ECP),
- Statistics (ESM, IDC),
- Research Methods (ECP, ESM, IDC),
- Medical Geogr. (ESM, IDC),
- Media and the Environm. (ECP),
- ID Epidemiology (IDC),
- Biodiv. and Conserv. (ESM),
- Political Decision Making I (ECP)
- ID Epidemiology (IDC),
- Generation of Knowledge in Environm. Science (ECP, ESM),
- Analytical Tools in Environm. Science (ESM, IDC),
- Environm. Communication (ECP);
- Sustainability, Civil Society and Transnational Governance (ECP),
- Communicating Scientific Knowledge and Complex Environm. Issues (ECP)
- Multidisciplinary Research Project in Environm. Science (IDC),
- Research Methods (ECP, ESM, IDC),
- Statistics (ESM, IDC),
- Environm. Planning for Sustainable Govern. (ESM, IDC),
- Political Decision Making II,
- Environm. Risks: Assessment and Management (ECP, ESM, IDC)
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Entry requirements:\xc2\xa0
The equivalent of English B and a Bachelor\'s degree including a minimum of 90 credits in Environmental Science, Bioscience, Political Science, Sociology, International Health, Media and Communication Studies or the equivalent
- Selection:
\xc2\xa0On the basis of previous university credits. Between 30 and 285 credits may be taken into account.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 14,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 14,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact S\xc3\xb6dert\xc3\xb6rn University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Södertörn University
Södertörn University
Huddinge, Sweden
Södertörn University is a Swedish public higher education institution located in Flemingsberg, in Huddinge Municipality in Stockholm County. The university serves the Södertörn area in southern...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2016-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-29
- Language English
- Duration 24 months