Programme structure

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

4. semester

Work on SUM4091 - Master's Thesis in Culture, Environment and Sustainability

3. semester

Work on SUM4091 - Master's Thesis in Culture, Environment and Sustainability

2. semester

Elective course

Elective course

Elective course

1. semester

SUM4100 - Research Methods and Project Design

SUM4200 - Key Issues in Development and Environment

10 ECTS credits

10 ECTS credits

10 ECTS credits

Compulsory courses (30 credits)

• SUM4100 - Research Methods and Project Design , (autumn, 15 credits)
• SUM4200 - Key Issues in Development and Environment , (autumn, 15 credits)

Elective courses (30 credits)
The list might be object of change annualy. See course pages for which semesters the courses are offered.

• SUM4015 - The science and politics of climate change - understanding the challenges , (spring, 10 credits)
• SUM4019 - Consumption, Sustainability and Social Change , (spring, 10 credits)
• SUM4023 - The Political Economy of Global Health , (spring, 10 credits)
• SUM4024 - Humanist Perspectives on the Environment , (spring, 10 credits)
• SUM4025 - Philosophical Foundations of Ecomodernity , (spring, 10 credits)
• SUM4026 - What Works? Success Stories in International Development , (spring, 10 credits)
• STV4347B - Linkages between Politics and Society in Developing Countries (spring, 10 credits)
• STV4324B - The Politics of Poverty (NB! autumn, 10 credits)

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)

• SUM4091 - Master's Thesis in Culture, Environment and Sustainability , (autumn and spring, 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.