Master's Programme in Global Environmental History

Education facts

Code: HEH2M

Environmental history is an interdisciplinary subject exploring the complex relationship between humans and nature throughout history. The focus is on historical changes, events, debates and analytical perspectives on the relations between human societies and natural environments. By analysing these relationships, the Master's Programme in Global Environmental History also seeks to interpret, explain and debate contemporary issues of sustainability and resilience. The programme is given in cooperation between four departments and one centre at Uppsala University, as well as a department at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU). As a student, you are a part of the University's broad expertise in this field of research with teachers who specialise in aspects of African, European and Global environmental history. The programme provides an overview of the lengthy historical processes of interaction between human societies and natural conditions. You will gain a deeper insight into different aspects of how the relationship between humans and nature has changed as modern states and global power relations emerged. You will independently identify and analyse key issues and debates in global environmental history and relate these to topical issues. The programme concludes with the writing of a Master's thesis. The programme is preparatory for doctoral studies. Other career paths include landscape conservation and planning, environmental-cultural heritage management, and environmental consultancy or dissemination in these fields. The language of instruction is English.

Entry requirements

_Academic requirements_ A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university. The main field of study must be within the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Social Sciences or the Faculty of Science and Technology. _Language requirements_ Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6. This requirement can be met either by achieving the required score on an internationally recognised test, or by previous upper secondary or university studies in some countries. Detailed instructions on how to provide evidence of your English proficiency are available at [universityadmissions.se](https://www.universityadmissions.se/en/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements/).

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.

• Master's Programme in Global Environmental History

  Uppsala University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 4 June 2028

  Pace of study: 100 %