Taught course

International Master's Programme in Environmental Social Science

Institution
Stockholm University
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Specific entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS) in a social science subject with a degree project worth at least 15 credits or Bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS) with a degree project worth at least 15 credits in one of the following main fields of study:

  • Geography with a specialisation in human geography
  • History with a specialisation in environmental history
  • Law with a specialisation in environmental law
  • Environmental science with a social science specialisation

Months of entry

August, September

Course content

Environmental social science is the interdisciplinary study of what governs people’s behaviour, beliefs and ways of organising themselves in relation to the natural environment.

It focuses on understanding the social processes that either lead to environmental change or are a reaction or adaptation to such change. The field of research explores how, where and at what levels of society decisions relating to the environment are made. How can various types of political, financial, social and cultural control of social processes affecting the environment be achieved at the local, national and global levels?

The programme in environmental social science discusses how science, policies and practices interact with power relations. How are environmental issues and their solutions defined and understood, and how does vulnerability create unequal conditions?

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    full time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Department of Political Science