Global Studies - Sustainable Societies and Social Change

Overview

Within this Global Studies - Sustainable Societies and Social Change program from Jönköping University you will learn about various theoretical perspectives of sustainability, get experience in data collection and analysis as well as develop practical skills and experiences in planning and working for sustainable societies and social change.

The Global Studies - Sustainable Societies and Social Change program from Jönköping University provides a set of social science methods and tools for designing and applying solutions in real life situations, within the framework of sustainable development goalsc, by looking into recent changes and trends in different regions of the world. Academics and practitioners will use lectures, case studies, group work, and exercises to strike a balance between theory and practice and to stimulate interaction between participants.

The emphasis is on issues of sustainable development and social change that cut across different countries and world regions, and how these issues are applied in local settings. Examples are globalization, social justice, equality, diversity, human rights, environmental challenges, climate change, and urban and rural development.

Career:

• The programme is designed to educate change agents with a deep understanding of sustainable development ideas and strategies, and their application in different settings.
• You will acquire key competences and soft skills for the professional world, such as self-responsibility, problem-solving skills, and intercultural competence, in addition to skills in project planning and practical experience with sustainability work.
• After completing the programme, you will have the relevant theoretical and practical knowledge to take on strategic roles in government agencies, non-government organisations and private businesses. You will also fulfil the requirements for third cycle studies, i.e., doctoral programmes.