Overview

About Environmental Science at Södertörn University

Are you interested in learning more about sustainable development, policy, communication, risk, international health, and ecosystem management? Or in evaluating the potential impact of environmental research on societal values such as democracy, sustainable development and gender equality?

What you'll study

This Master’s programme in Environmental Science from Södertörn University offers you the opportunity to specialise in environmentally related communication and politics, ecosystem management, or the control of infectious diseases. It focuses on helping you develop a multidisciplinary knowledge base, analytical skills and to ability to use theoretical approaches to major environmental issues.

The broad scope of this programme, on which issues related to the environment, communication, politics and health are studied in a holistic way, is a good preparation for subsequent employment or for further research. It also offers you the opportunity to identify and reflect on your own knowledge and attitudes in relation to different theories and ideas in the environmental sciences, generating both personal and academic development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environment, Communication and Politics: Environmental Governance and the Role of Experts
Generation of Knowledge in Environmental Science
Research Methods and Methodologies
Environmental Risks: Assessment and Management
Media and the Environment
Political Decision Making and Environmental Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stockholm, Sweden

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences View 21 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

The equivalent of English B and a Bachelor's degree including a minimum of 90 credits in Environmental Science, Bioscience, Political Science, Sociology, International Health, Media and Communication Studies or the equivalent
Selection: On the basis of previous university credits. Between 30 and 285 credits may be taken into account.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

150000 SEK / year

≈ 150000 SEK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Applicants from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland are required to pay tuition fees.

Living costs

Stockholm

Sweden

9668 - 17248 SEK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

About Environmental Science at Södertörn University

What you'll study

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Stockholm

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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