Ecology and Sustainable Development, Master's Programme

Education facts

Code: 6MESD

This programme prepares students for working with the management of ecosystems, ecological communities and populations, based on a thorough knowledge of ecological concepts and theories. The programme has a critical scientific approach to ecology and to its applications in society. Students acquire training in experimental design, data interpretation, ecological fieldwork and theoretical modeling, both in a classroom setting and during hands-on field work. There is a strong focus on the practical application of ecological knowledge in society. Graduates will be qualified to work with environmental issues and conservation biology, for instance with sustainable use of natural resources in forestry, agriculture or limnology.

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, 180 ECTS credits 90 ECTS credits passed courses in the field of biology or 60 ECTS credits passed courses in the field of biology and 30 ECTS credits passed courses in the field of environmental science (or equivalent) 5 ECTS credits passed courses in the field of ecology English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6 or Engelska nivå 2). Exemption from Swedish

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Ecology and Sustainable Development, Master's Programme

  Linköping University

  Linköping

  Start date: 25 August 2027

  End date: 3 June 2029

  Pace of study: 100 %