The course aims to analyze and problematize how society should be organized and managed for sustainable development in the Arctic, and to deepen the knowledge in political science perspectives on environmental and natural resource management. Policies are analyzed at national, EU and global level focusing on implementing processes. The course provides skills and knowledge for work at various administrative levels in Sweden and internationally and prepares for further study at postgraduate level.
Collaborative Environmental Governance in the Arctic, 15 credits
Spring Term 2026
Starts
24 March 2026
Ends
7 June 2026
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
100%
Required Knowledge
90 credits in the main area Political Science or Peace and Conflict Studies or equivalent, including a thesis 15 credits, or equivalent through another education and work experience in the field. Proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies and English equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary course English A/6. Proficiency in Swedish only required where the language of instruction is Swedish.
Academic credits
Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.
Application code
UMU-26091
Application
Application deadline was
15 October 2025.
Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
Submit a
late application
at Universityadmissions.se.
As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
90 credits in the main area Political Science or Peace and Conflict Studies or equivalent, including a thesis 15 credits, or equivalent through another education and work experience in the field. Proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies and English equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary course English A/6. Proficiency in Swedish only required where the language of instruction is Swedish.
Academic credits
Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.
Application code
UMU-F2603
Application
Application deadline was
15 August 2025.
The application period is closed.
Application and tuition fees
As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
