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Green Transition of Industry and Society

Develop your skills in the green transition through advanced-level course packages. These studies are aimed at professionals or those with an academic background who want to deepen their knowledge of the green transition — with the opportunity to build towards a master’s degree.

The course packages are developed as a collaboration between Mälardalen University, University of Gävle, and Dalarna University. By combining three independent course packages, you can create a flexible study pathway tailored to your background, goals, and personal circumstances. Each package is thematically designed around the specific expertise and research strengths of the respective university and covers one semester of full-time study (30 credits). The course packages are taught in English.

Course packages

Climate transition from a national and international perspective – MDU

This package provides an in-depth understanding of how technology and environmental engineering solutions can contribute to the climate transition and a more sustainable society. Through a combination of theoretical and project-based courses, you will gain experience in analysing, developing, and evaluating technical solutions in collaboration with researchers, companies, and societal actors.

Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency – University of Gävle

This package offers a thorough understanding of how society can shift to a circular economy, using resources more efficiently and minimising waste. The courses combine theories and concepts with concrete examples and practical applications of environmental and systems analysis methods, to support decision-making in complex transitions processes.

Electrification and Energy Systems in Transition – Dalarna University

This package focuses on electrification and evolving energy systems, with particular emphasis on solar energy and integrating renewable electricity in an urban environment. The studies provide a technical understanding of how energy systems are structured and interact with grids and energy storage, and how this knowledge can be applied to address societal energy needs and the energy transition.

Chose how much you want to study

You can choose to study one, two, or all three course packages. Completing all three prepares you to apply for the final 30 credits master’s thesis and complete a full master’s degree.

The course packages are offered across different semesters and can be studied in any order. There is a recommended study path, but no requirement to follow a specific sequence.

Recommended study path towards a master’s degree

This is the recommended order of taking the course packages.

  • Climate change and energy: past, present, and future – 7.5 credits
  • Applied statistics in engineering – 2.5 credits
  • Scientific methods in environmental engineering – 5 credits
  • Sustainable technologies for climate transition – 15 credits

  • Methods for environmental assessment – 9 credits
  • Environmental impact assessment – 3.5 credits
  • Resource management and circular economy – 10 credits
  • Dealing with wicked problems of sustainability – 7.5 credits

  • Energy system and electrification – 10 credits
  • Electrical storage systems and services within green transition – 5 credits
  • Green energy transition in society – 5 credits
  • Green transition in the urban environment – 10 credits

  • Master’s Thesis – 30 credits

Application and eligibility requirements

You apply to each course package separately via the respective university website.

Students who have completed an earlier package are given priority for the next.

Eligibility: General eligibility for university studies in Sweden, including at least 120 credits, of which at least 90 credits must be in technology or natural sciences at first-cycle level. For the Mälardalen University package, at least 7.5 credits in mathematics is also required.

Obtaining a master’s degree

After completing studies equivalent to 120 credits, of which at least 90 credits are at the advanced level, a degree can be awarded. To complete a master’s degree, in addition to completing the three course packages, students must be eligible for and complete a 30-credits master’s thesis in a relevant field. Eligibility for the thesis requires a completed bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in accordance with the degree requirements of the respective university.

Degrees by university:

Mälardalen University:

  • Master of Science in Environmental Engineering

Dalarna University:

  • Master of Science in Solar Energy Engineering

University of Gävle:

  • Master of Science in Sustainability Science