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Climate transition from a national and international perspective

This course package provides an understanding of how technology contributes to climate transition and a sustainable society through theory, projects and collaboration with researchers, companies and societal stakeholders.

About the Course Package

This course package offers an in-depth understanding of how technological and environmental engineering solutions can support climate transition and foster a more sustainable society. By combining theoretical studies with project-based work, you will develop skills in analysing, designing, and evaluating technical solutions in collaboration with researchers, companies, and societal stakeholders.

The package focuses on the role of environmental technology in addressing climate change and provides a comprehensive overview of the connections between climate change, energy systems, and technical solutions. You will engage in both project-based assignments and theoretical studies, gaining scientific knowledge alongside practical problem-solving skills.

Throughout your studies, you will also strengthen your abilities in systems thinking, critical assessment, and collaboration on real-world projects - competencies essential for advanced work in climate and environmental technology. The courses are offered entirely in English and online, and the package includes four courses.

Upon completing the course package, you will be able to:

  • Apply systems thinking and analyse complex environmental engineering challenges
  • Plan and carry out projects in collaboration with others
  • Critically evaluate and solve problems within environmental technology
  • Deepen your knowledge of environmental engineering methods and sustainable technical solutions

Study format: Online / Distance learning

120 credits of which 90 credits engineering and/or natural science and 7.5 credits in mathematics. In addition, Swedish course 3 or Swedish level 3 and English course 6 or English level 2 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish course 3 or Swedish level 3.

Courses Included in the Package

Climate Change and Energy: Past, Present, and Future – 7.5 credits

This course provides an in-depth understanding of how the climate has changed over time and how energy systems influence and are affected by these changes. You will analyse historical and future climate scenarios and explore international and European climate policies. Applied exercises use real-world examples linking climate data to energy systems and sustainability challenges.

Applied Statistics in Engineering – 2.5 credits

Learn to use statistical methods to analyse and evaluate technical and environmental data. The course covers inference, variance analysis, correlation, and regression, and trains you to draw scientifically grounded conclusions in complex environmental engineering contexts. Practical exercises highlight statistics’ role in developing sustainable technical solutions.

Scientific Methods in Environmental Engineering – 5 credits

This course provides the scientific foundation needed for research-based work in environmental engineering. You will learn research methods, literature searches, referencing, and scientific writing. By analysing and providing feedback on research papers, you will develop your ability to critically evaluate scientific evidence- skills that are essential for project-based courses.

Sustainable technologies for climate transition – 15 credits

A project-based course addressing real-world problems linked to climate transition. You will analyse and develop technical solutions in collaboration with societal stakeholders, while practising systems thinking, project work, and independent problem-solving. The course provides a broad overview and in-depth understanding of key concepts, methods, and applications in environmental technology.

Applying to the Course Package

Applications are submitted via University Admissions. The application period is open from 16 March to 15 April.

Course Package – Part of “Build Your Master in Green Transition”

This package is part of the Green Transition of Industry and Society concept, a collaboration between MDU, University of Gävle, and Dalarna University. You can combine this package with others from the partner universities to design your own master’s programme, with a focus on climate transition and sustainable societal development.

Degree

Upon completing all three course packages at the partner universities and the master’s thesis in environmental engineering at MDU, you may fulfil the requirements for:

  • Degree of Master of Science in Environmental Engineering (teknologie masterexamen)
    • Requires a completed Bachelor’s degree (180 credits) or equivalent
    • At least 7.5 credits in mathematics/applied mathematics at G1F level
  • Degree of Master of Science in Environmental Engineering (filosofie masterexamen)
    • Requires a completed Bachelor’s degree (180 credits) or equivalent

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