Climate change and energy: past, present and future

Education facts

Code: MTK347

<p>By now, we all know that climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our time. We hear that global warming is leading to the melting of glaciers and losses of biodiversity. But what is the actual extent of climate change and its consequences? How does our increasing energy demand contribute to climate change? What is decision-makers around the world doing to tackle climate change, and is it sufficient? If you are curious to find answers to these questions and would like to get a deeper understanding of the topic of climate change, this course is for you. You will gain in-depth knowledge on past and present climate and how it has been affected by our energy system. You will get insights into climate modelling and prediction of future climate, and how we can mitigate or adapt to climate change. </p>

Entry requirements

120 credits of which 90 credits engineering or natural science. In addition Swedish course B/Swedish course 3 and English course B/English course 6 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish course B/Swedish course 3.

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.

• Climate change and energy: past, present and future

  Mälardalen University

  Start date: 1 September 2025

  End date: 9 November 2025

  Pace of study: 50 %