Sustainable Development

7.5 credits

Course, Bachelor's level, 1GV083

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Location
Flexible
Pace of study
25%
Teaching form
Distance learning
Number of mandatory on-campus meetings
0
Number of optional on-campus meetings
0
Instructional time
Mixed
Study period
2 September 2024–19 January 2025
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Selection

Final school grades (66%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34%)

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 16,250
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 16,250

Read more about fees.

Application deadline
15 April 2024
Application code
UU-18202

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
25 July 2024–25 August 2024
Information on registration from the department

Location
Flexible
Pace of study
25%
Teaching form
Distance learning
Number of mandatory on-campus meetings
0
Number of optional on-campus meetings
0
Instructional time
Mixed
Study period
2 September 2024–19 January 2025
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
25 July 2024–25 August 2024
Information on registration from the department

Expand the information below to show details on how to apply and entry requirements.

Location
Flexible
Pace of study
25%
Teaching form
Distance learning
Number of mandatory on-campus meetings
0
Number of optional on-campus meetings
0
Instructional time
Mixed
Study period
20 January 2025–8 June 2025
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Selection

Final school grades (66%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34%)

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 16,250
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 16,250

Read more about fees.

Application deadline
15 October 2024
Application code
UU-68202

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
19 December 2024–12 January 2025
Information on registration from the department

Location
Flexible
Pace of study
25%
Teaching form
Distance learning
Number of mandatory on-campus meetings
0
Number of optional on-campus meetings
0
Instructional time
Mixed
Study period
20 January 2025–8 June 2025
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
19 December 2024–12 January 2025
Information on registration from the department

Expand the information below to show details on how to apply and entry requirements.

Location
Flexible
Pace of study
25%
Teaching form
Distance learning
Number of mandatory on-campus meetings
0
Number of optional on-campus meetings
0
Instructional time
Mixed
Study period
1 September 2025–18 January 2026
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Selection

Final school grades (66%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34%)

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 16,250
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 16,250

Read more about fees.

Application deadline
15 April 2025
Application code
UU-18218

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
24 July 2025–24 August 2025
Information on registration from the department

Location
Flexible
Pace of study
25%
Teaching form
Distance learning
Number of mandatory on-campus meetings
0
Number of optional on-campus meetings
0
Instructional time
Mixed
Study period
1 September 2025–18 January 2026
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
24 July 2025–24 August 2025
Information on registration from the department

Expand the information below to show details on how to apply and entry requirements.

Location
Flexible
Pace of study
25%
Teaching form
Distance learning
Number of mandatory on-campus meetings
0
Number of optional on-campus meetings
0
Instructional time
Mixed
Study period
19 January 2026–7 June 2026
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Selection

Final school grades (66%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34%)

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 16,250
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 16,250

Read more about fees.

Application deadline
15 October 2025
Application code
UU-68218

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
18 December 2025–11 January 2026
Information on registration from the department

Location
Flexible
Pace of study
25%
Teaching form
Distance learning
Number of mandatory on-campus meetings
0
Number of optional on-campus meetings
0
Instructional time
Mixed
Study period
19 January 2026–7 June 2026
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
18 December 2025–11 January 2026
Information on registration from the department

About the course

The course is about our opportunities to use the earth's resources sustainably and to work for a more just world. Identifying key issues, strategic choices and active leadership is the focus on the path to sustainable development. Issues about environmental problems and the future of humanity are discussed from a variety of perspectives, both global and local. For the in-depth assignment, you can choose a topic that allows you to devote yourself to a sustainability issue that engages you very much.

Outline for distance course: The course is given as a net-based course. Assignments are submitted in the e-classroom online and you will receive personal feedback from the teacher. The course also includes other mandatory exercises. A forum for discussion is available.

Contact

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