Stockholm, Sweden
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Jan 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
31 Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
SEK 70,000 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EU/EEA/Swiss citizens are not required to pay fees
Key Summary
Introduction
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.
Curriculum
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.