What will you learn? - Globalisation and Sustainable Development - Master's Programme
What will you learn?
The international interdisciplinary master's programme in Global Relations and Sustainable Development examines the complex interplay of political, economic, environmental, cultural, and social aspects of societal change within a rapidly shifting global landscape.
Key themes include global inequality, climate and environmental change, energy transitions, cultural shifts, global markets and technologies, migration, conflicts and disaster response. Drawing on diverse geographical research, these topics are examined through global relations and justice lenses, emphasizing their sustainable development implications across scales and localities.
The programme combines cross-disciplinary education and research methods, equipping students with empirical insights, analytical tools, and practical skills to assess and develop policies for local, national, and global development. Students will collaborate with peers from around the world and have the opportunity to undertake internships with globally oriented organisations.
The master's programme is a collaborative programme involving the following five departments:
- Department of Geography and Social Anthropology
- Department of Historical Sciences
- Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management
- Department of Social Work
- Department of Architecture and Planning
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
Learning outcome
Knowledge
- Command over key discourses and analytical concepts in the fields of global relations and sustainable development.
- In-depth knowledge of major theories and methodologies in global relations and sustainable development.
- Comprehensive understanding of sustainable development from both global and local perspectives.
- Specialist knowledge about central themes and cutting-edge research focused on key global challenges like climate and environmental change, inequality, and resource distribution.
Skills
- Command over key discourses and analytical concepts in the fields of global relations and sustainable development.
- In-depth knowledge of major theories and methodologies in global relations and sustainable development
- Comprehensive understanding of sustainable development from both global and local perspectives.
- Specialist knowledge about central themes and cutting-edge research focused on key global challenges like climate and environmental change, inequality, and resource distribution.
General competencies
- Collaborate effectively on cross-disciplinary challenges, both independently and in teams, delivering informed solutions to complex problems requiring innovative approaches.
- Apply knowledge and skills to new research areas, facilitating the implementation of advanced projects and effective dissemination of independent work.
- Distil information and produce clear, concise reports, demonstrating the ability to communicate findings effectively.
- Independently assess and organise the learning process while taking responsibility for continuous professional development and lifelong learning.