Master in Environmental Management and Physical Planning
Stockholm, Sweden
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: The Master in Environmental Management and Physical Planning at Stockholm University's Faculty of Science gives systems perspective on multidisciplinary environmental problems. It covers environmental science, physical planning, planning processes, international and transboundary issues, and practical training in systems analysis. Staff come from Stockholm University, KTH, other universities, authorities, organizations, NGOs, companies. The Faculty is Sweden’s largest science faculty and ranks among the world’s top 100 on Shanghai ranking.
Career Outcomes: You can work in national and international environmental management for governmental agencies, municipalities, companies, and NGOs. Roles include environmental manager, urban planner, policy advisor, environmental consultant, NGO programme officer.
Environmental issues are complex. A systems perspective is required in order to understand today’s multidisciplinary environmental problems and to identify both long-term solutions and alternatives.
The program focuses on environmental science and physical planning. It provides students with a systems perspective on environmental issues, focusing on planning processes, international and transboundary issues, and practical training in tools such as systems analysis.
Members of the teaching staff are drawn from Stockholm University, KTH, and other universities, as well as from authorities, organizations, NGOs, and companies. This program is important for professions related to national and international environmental management by governmental agencies, municipalities, companies, and NGOs.
The two-year Master´s Programme consists of 120 credits
- 60 credits Mandatory advanced courses
- 0-30 credits Optional courses
- 30 credits (alternatively 45-60 credits) mandatory Master thesis
The program includes four, 15 ETCS credits, mandatory advanced courses: Applied Environmental Modelling (which gives a basis in systems analysis and modeling without requiring prior experiences in modeling), Case Studies of Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Management in Planning, International Environmental Issues, Up to 30 ETCS credits optional courses, e.g. including an internship course, allows the student to individually tailor the education depending on interests, background, and needs.
The program concludes with a thesis of 30 ECTS credits (recommended setup) during spring year two. (Writing a thesis of 45 or 60 ETCS credits can be possible after discussion with and approval from your program responsible).
Year 1
Autumn term
- Applied Environmental Modelling, 15 credits
- Case Studies of Environmental Impact Assessments, 15 credits
Spring term
- Environmental Management in Planning, 15 credits
- International Environmental Issues, 15 credits
Year 2
The number of optional courses taken will be dependent on the period of time devoted to the Master thesis. You will write your thesis during your last year, 30 credits during spring is the recommended setup. (Writing a thesis of 45 or 60 ETCS credits can be possible after discussion with and approval from your program responsible). Degree Project in Environmental Science and Physical Planning 30/45/60 credits.
