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Master's in Environmental Governance and Behavior

Sweden

The Master's in Environmental Governance and Behavior at University of Gothenburg is a program for international students taught in English.

đź“– Introduction

The University of Gothenburg is a public research university located in Gothenburg, the second-largest city in Sweden. It was founded in 1891 and has since grown to become one of the largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and 6,000 staff members.

The University of Gothenburg is a public research university located in Gothenburg, the second-largest city in Sweden. It was founded in 1891 and has since grown to become one of the largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and 6,000 staff members.

đź“š About the Program

Do you want to explore the psychological and political obstacles and opportunities to our sustainable future? This programme combines the focus on people’s environmental attitudes and beliefs within psychology with the focus on institutions and policy instruments within political science to explore environmental friendly possibilities. Courses address real environmental problems, such as water management, the oceans, land use, biodiversity and various airborne problems, including climate change, with emphasis on their possible solutions. Teachers are active as scholars in research-groups on these issues, including the Centre for Collective Action Research (CeCAR) and the Environmental Psychology Unit (EPU). The programme’s take-off is a core-course in political science, it proceeds with scientific method, and advances through in-depth courses on social scientific conceptualizations of the environment, environmental politics and institutions, environmental psychology and political psychology. The master’s thesis is the completing educational step.

Do you want to explore the psychological and political obstacles and opportunities to our sustainable future? This programme combines the focus on people’s environmental attitudes and beliefs within psychology with the focus on institutions and policy instruments within political science to explore environmental friendly possibilities. Courses address real environmental problems, such as water management, the oceans, land use, biodiversity and various airborne problems, including climate change, with emphasis on their possible solutions. Teachers are active as scholars in research-groups on these issues, including the Centre for Collective Action Research (CeCAR) and the Environmental Psychology Unit (EPU). The programme’s take-off is a core-course in political science, it proceeds with scientific method, and advances through in-depth courses on social scientific conceptualizations of the environment, environmental politics and institutions, environmental psychology and political psychology. The master’s thesis is the completing educational step.

🏫 About the University

The University of Gothenburg is a public university located in Gothenburg, Sweden. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and health sciences. The university is known for its research excellence and its strong focus on sustainability and environmental issues. The university is organized into several faculties, including the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Education, the Faculty of Fine, Applied and Performing Arts, the Faculty of Science, and the Sahlgrenska Academy, which is the faculty of health and life sciences. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, and education. The University of Gothenburg is known for its research strength, with several research centers and institutes focusing on areas such as marine sciences, global studies, and neurosciences. The university has a strong focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility, with research programs and courses dedicated to sustainability issues. The university is also committed to internationalization, with partnerships with universities and research institutions worldwide. It offers a variety of exchange programs, joint degree programs, and international master's programs for students.

🛏️ Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to Book

Register when you arrive

It’s not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it.

Register when you arrive

It’s not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it.

đź’° Fees

Application Fee

$90 USD

$90 USD

Tuition Fee

$8,018 USD

$8,018 USD

per year

âś… Entry Requirements

The minimum age is 18 .

English Fluent is required.

Minimum education level I have not yet graduated from high school

You need to have above average grades for the program. Exceptional - (Grade A, 70%+, GPA 3+).

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

📬 Admissions Process


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Application Fee

$90 USD

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Deadline

January 15, 2025

Tuition

$8,018 USD per year

$16,036 USD in total

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