Overview

Critical systems such as energy, water, food, transport, and digital infrastructures are molded by social practices, corporate strategies and innovation, and political decision-making. As these systems depend on our fragile planet, they must become more sustainable, just, and equitable. Addressing this challenge is at the heart of the programme.

Career prospects

As a graduate from Technology, Environment and Societal Change programme from LUT University , you will be prepared for a wide variety of expert and leadership roles in sustainability, policy, and technology governance.

Possible careers in corporations, NGOs, and academia might be a researcher (academic or applied), corporate sustainability manager, sustainability consultant, environmental or sustainability policy specialist, public relations manager with a focus on sustainability, policy or environmental officer in government or NGOs.

You will also have a firm basis for doctoral studies in the field of social sciences.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methodological Tools to Study Technology-topics in Social Sciences

System Theory and System Interdependence

Economy and Society

Public Policy Analysis

Natural Resources Policy and Governance

Renewable Energy Policy

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

92

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

68

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lappeenranta, Finland

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology Environmental Management Environmental Sciences View 10 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in Finland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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68

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences or equivalent eligible degrees completed in or outside Finland

To be eligible to apply to the programme, the arithmetic GPA of the degree you are applying with must be: at least 3.00 on a scale of 1.00–5.00

One of the eligibility requirements is to demonstrate your English language proficiency through one of the accepted methods.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15000 EUR / year

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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

No tuition fees for EU/EEA students.

Living costs

Lappeenranta

Finland

700 - 1100 EUR / 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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