Research Methods Your newly acquired knowledge and skills in methodology will be valuable in many contexts, not least when it comes to reviewing existing data in the form of tables and diagrams. Your increased expertise will allow you to contribute to evidence-based and research-backed practices. This knowledge may also be useful in better understanding and influencing global cooperation on issues such as climate and biodiversity, as well as valuable for any future research training.

Study how the links between humans and nature affect the environment The course builds upon the knowledge and skills you acquired during your Bachelor’s studies. Using this knowledge, you will use theory to explain observations and broaden your understanding. The focus will be on issues relating to climate, the environment and sustainability, although various scientific methods and methodologies will also be discussed during the course. In general, you will learn more about methodological aspects such as case selection, the different ways of collecting and analysing data, generalisation possibilities, reliability, validity and ethics, all in relation to research design.

Study how the links between humans and nature affect the environment When you study Environmental Science, you investigate the links between humanity and nature, and how these links affect the environment and sustainable development. The subject includes important societal issues and sustainability targets. You gain an understanding of environmental problems and the origin, scope and management of environmental change. You also get to look in detail at current environmental issues, such as reduced biodiversity, environmental toxins and climate issues. The subject has an interdisciplinary approach because it focuses on both humans and nature. This means that you study scientific subjects as much as subjects in the social sciences, giving you a broad understanding of contemporary and future challenges. For example, you study the link between the environment and people’s socioeconomic conditions, and how human activities such as agriculture and chemical use have an impact on ecosystems. Environmental Science has a broad and comprehensive perspective in which you investigate how society manages environmental issues and environmental problems. The subject also covers specific issues, such as the Baltic Sea’s environmental problems, the influence of forestry, and urban environments.