Education for Sustainable Development - an introduction

Education facts

Code: ESD101

<p>There is only one Earth. With global challenges such as climate change, mass extinction of species, rising inequity and a growing world population, the prospects for a quality life for all, forever seem rather bleak. Central in this new course is the question: What is the role and responsibility of education in not only responding to sustainability problems but also in preventing them and in creating more sustainable futures?</p> <p>In this 15 credit Master’s course you will critically and actively explore central concepts and perspectives in the field of education for sustainable development. The course content will be related to the participants’ own backgrounds, specific interests and prior experiences. </p> <p>Master students with different study backgrounds (e.g. environmental sciences, social sciences, educational sciences, economics, arts and humanities) can enroll in this course as long as you have an interest in both sustainable development and education.</p> <p>The course is an introduction to and a base for other courses within the Master's Programme in Education for Sustainable Development.</p>

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's Degree of 180 credits, or a professional qualification specializing in the school system of at least 180 credits and an individual degree project/thesis of 15 credits within or outside the degree, or equivalent knowledge and skills. Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 6/English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.

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.

• Education for Sustainable Development - an introduction

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 2 September 2024

  End date: 4 November 2024

  Pace of study: 100 %