Master's Programme in Sustainable Development of Coastal Areas

This international Master's programme focuses on sustainable development in coastal areas – dynamic spaces where land meets sea, and where environmental, social, and economic challenges intersect. Students explore key topics, such as natural resource management, marine and coastal planning, climate change, and sustainability transformations. The programme takes a transdisciplinary approach, integrating natural and social sciences, and offers field-based, real-world learning in the unique coastal environment of Gotland. Students gain practical skills in systems thinking, sustainability analyses, governance and management, statistics and scenario building, with a strong emphasis on research-based and applied teaching. Courses are closely connected to ongoing research and include case studies from the Baltic Sea region and globally. The second year includes options for a longer thesis or a combination of a shorter thesis and internship. Graduates are equipped to work with sustainability challenges in coastal and marine contexts, both locally and globally. Career paths include public authorities, environmental consultancies, international organisations, and research. The language of instruction is English.