Specialisation in Planning for Wind Energy

15 credits

Course, Master's level, 1GV159

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Location
Visby
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
3 November 2025–18 January 2026
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or social science. Also required is 60 credits at Master's level in wind power project management including Planning for Wind Energy, 5 credits. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Selection

Higher education credits (maximum 285 credits)

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 36,250
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 36,250

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Application deadline
15 April 2025
Application code
UU-18204

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
6 October 2025–27 October 2025
Information on registration from the department

Location
Visby
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
3 November 2025–18 January 2026
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or social science. Also required is 60 credits at Master's level in wind power project management including Planning for Wind Energy, 5 credits. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
6 October 2025–27 October 2025
Information on registration from the department

About the course

The course addresses the planning conditions for wind power development. It provides a deeper theoretical understanding of planning, social and environmental acceptance issues as well as practical skills in how to get wind power sited and approved locally . Topics covered include, for example, legislation, policy, impact mitigation and compensation and collaborative action. Methodologically, the course gives an introduction to policy, institutional and actor analysis and spatial planning methods. The course's different topics are also practiced through exercises. The students will also independently plan and conduct practical assignments within an action arena on an advanced level.

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