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 Culture, Environment and Sustainability (master's - 2 years)

Structure and accomplishment

The Master's curriculum offered by SUM follows this structure from autumn 2012:

  • 30 credits compulsory courses
  • 30 credits elective courses
  • 60 credits masters thesis

Compulsory courses from Autumn 2012 (30 credits)

  • SUM4100 Research Methods and Project Design, autumn 15 credits
  • SUM4200 Key Issues in Envionment and Development, autumn 15 credits
4. semesterWork on SUM4091 - Master's Thesis in Culture, Environment and Sustainability
3. semesterWork on SUM4091 - Master's Thesis in Culture, Environment and Sustainability
2. semesterElective courseElective courseElective course
1. semesterSUM4100 - Research Methods and Project DesignSUM4200 - Key Issues in Development and Environment
 10 ECTS credits10 ECTS credits10 ECTS credits

Structure for students starting before autumn 2012

The Master's curriculum offered by SUM follows this structure:

  • 40 credits compulsory courses
  • 20 credits elective courses
  • 60 credits masters thesis
4. semesterComplete SUM4091 - Master's Thesis in Culture, Environment and Sustainability
3. semesterWork on SUM4091 - Master's Thesis in Culture, Environment and Sustainability
2. semesterElective courseElective course SUM4011B - Research Methods (II)
1. semesterSUM4000 - Development and environment: Theory and policy challengesSUM4011A - Research Methods (I) SUM4012 - Cross-Cultural Perspectives on the Environment
 10 ECTS credits10 ECTS credits10 ECTS credits

Compulsory courses (40 credits)


Elective courses (20 credits)
The list might be object of change annualy. See course pages for which semesters the courses are offered.


It is possible to apply for recognition of 20 credits taken in other subjects when these can be seen as relevant for the candidate’s Master's Thesis. Consult the Program Director if you wish to do so.


Masters thesis (60 credits)

Register for SUM4091 - Master's Thesis in Culture, Environment and Sustainability in the third and fourth semester. This is not a courses with lectures and semianrs, but registration in StudentWeb is necessary.

Previously offered courses: