Political Ecology

7.5 credits

Course, Master's level, 5KA404

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
50%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
10 November 2025–18 January 2026
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university

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 12,500
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 12,500

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Application deadline
15 April 2025
Application code
UU-52014

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
6 October 2025–2 November 2025
Information on registration from the department

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
50%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
10 November 2025–18 January 2026
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
6 October 2025–2 November 2025
Information on registration from the department

About the course

Ecology is inherently political. In this course, the 'eco-cosmologies' of indigenous peoples are compared to the ecological paradigms of Western science. Contemporary case studies illustrate ongoing contests for stewardship over resources and as background to discussing modern buzzwords such as 'sustainable development' and debating the Tragedy of the Commons model.

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