Introduction to Sustainable Energy Transition
Course, Bachelor's level, 1GV169
Autumn 2025 Autumn 2025, Visby, 50%, On-campus, English Only available as part of a programme
- Location
- Visby
- Pace of study
- 50%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 1 September 2025–18 January 2026
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
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General entry requirements and Mathematics 3b or 3c/Mathematics C, Science Studies 2, Social Studies 1b or 1a1+1a2
- Application deadline
- 15 April 2025
- Application code
- UU-18200
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About the course
The course introduces the concept of energy transition, including fundamental energy knowledge and examples of previous energy transitions. The most important driving forces behind energy transitions, such as climate change and energy security, are addressed. The course also introduces and discusses the concepts of sustainability and sustainable development. Interdisciplinary work is introduced with a focus on the interactions between different perspectives and competences in academia and society. Ethical issues are discussed in relation to various aspects of sustainable energy transition and leadership. Important prerequisites and obstacles that may exist for energy transitions are discussed and analyzed. The course also covers basic written and oral presentation techniques, as well as scientific writing. The course also includes study visits and meetings with professionals working with energy transition in society. The course also addresses equal opportunities regarding all grounds of discrimination.
Contact
- Study administration at Campus Gotland
- studieadministration-cg@uu.se