Ecological Sustainable Development: Environmental perspectives, human impact and sustainable transitions.
| University | University of Skövde |
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| Field of Study | Natural Sciences |
| Description | The University of Skövde offers three online microcredentials in sustainable development during autumn 2026 to INGENIUM students. The courses are at undergraduate level and no prior knowledge is required. The courses give students the opportunity to explore sustainability from ecological, social and economic perspectives and to work with practical sustainability challenges in an international learning context. Students can choose one or several courses:
Each course gives 3 ECTS credits and runs from 12 October to 29 November 2026. The courses are taught in English and delivered online. The courses are built around modules, workshops and group work. The first module is shared by all three courses and introduces sustainable development and effective group work. The following workshops are adapted to the specific focus of each course, while still connecting ecological, social and economic dimensions of sustainability. Through the courses, students collaborate with peers from different backgrounds and universities. They develop intercultural and interdisciplinary understanding, as well as skills in teamwork, communication, problem-solving and reflection on group development. These competencies are important for working with sustainability challenges in a globalized and multicultural world. |
| Format of Learning Material | Recorded videos and texts. |
| Instructor | Jenny Lennartsson and others |
| Target Group | Undergraduate |
| Type of Learning | Online |
| Keywords / Tags | Intercultural Studies Natural Sciences Sustainable Development |
| Learning Outcomes | After completion of the course, the student shall be able to: Explain what sustainable development means from the social, environmental and economical perspective and discuss the meaning of human behavior in relation to technology, nature, culture and society; Discuss how humans influence transitions, both positively and negatively, at local and global levels, as well as the effects on ecological, social, and economic conditions; Be able to solve problems in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams; Reflect on group development and how it is affected by an interdisciplinary and intercultural international context. |
| Contents and Methods | The course focuses on sustainable development and the challenges faced by various organizations, as well as how one can contribute to positive change for a more sustainable future. The content is structured around four workshops in which students collaborate in international teams to solve tasks related to sustainable development, with a particular focus on environmental perspectives, while also |
| Type of Assessment | Group assignment (2.5 ECTS) and a shorter individual assignment (0.5 ECTS). |
| Study Materials | Materials are provided by the teachers on the course site. |
| Prerequisites to Enrol | No prior knowledge is required. |
| Type of Credential | Credits |
| ECTS | 3 |
| Registration | https://www.his.se/en/microcredentials |
| Contact Details | jenny.lennartsson@his.se |
| Number of Study Places | 48 |
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