Course NV1027

Introduction to Sustainable Development

7.5 Credits
First Cycle

Starts week 46, 2025

The course addresses sustainable development from ecological, economic and social perspectives focusing especially on ecological and ethical questions. Elementary ecology and humankind’s relationship to nature are studied. Several thematic examples are presented including flow of matter and energy, circular flow, ecosystem services, biodiversity, climate change, water supply, and different energy systems. The course also presents an overview of human development focusing on factors determinant for the uneven rate of development in the different continents. Social sustainability, diversity, and basic values are discussed. Attention is focused on the role of schools in questions relating to sustainable development. Sustainable development is highlighted from various perspectives through the study of problem images and societal investigations.

Starts and ends:
week 46, 2025 - week 3, 2026
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Flexible (Falun)
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
English
Entry Qualifications :
  • General entry requirements (with the exemption of the requirement in Swedish for those with foreign grades)
    You also need: English 6.
    Or: English level 2
Selection :
Final school grades (66 %) and Högskoleprovet - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34 %)
Application Code:
HDA-H3N7C
Main field of study:
Online Education

Mandatory online meetings will be held according to the schedule.

Compulsory meetings:
2 physical

Requirements for Computer Skills and Computer Capacity

Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
18,750 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
18,750 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Closed for late application
Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

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support@du.se
+46 23-77 80 00

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Course Coordinator

Starts week 4, 2026

The course addresses sustainable development from ecological, economic and social perspectives focusing especially on ecological and ethical questions. Elementary ecology and humankind’s relationship to nature are studied. Several thematic examples are presented including flow of matter and energy, circular flow, ecosystem services, biodiversity, climate change, water supply, and different energy systems. The course also presents an overview of human development focusing on factors determinant for the uneven rate of development in the different continents. Social sustainability, diversity, and basic values are discussed. Attention is focused on the role of schools in questions relating to sustainable development. Sustainable development is highlighted from various perspectives through the study of problem images and societal investigations.

Starts and ends:
week 4, 2026 - week 13, 2026
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Falun
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Normal
Language:
English
Entry Qualifications :
  • General entry requirements (with the exemption of the requirement in Swedish for those with foreign grades)
    You also need: English 6.
    Or: English level 2
Selection :
Final school grades (66 %) and Högskoleprovet - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34 %)
Application Code:
HDA-V3NVL
Main field of study:
Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
18,750 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
18,750 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Apply
Open for late application
Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

To Literature List
How may we help you?

Ask us about studying at Dalarna University.
support@du.se
+46 23-77 80 00

Course Coordinator

Starts week 46, 2026

The course addresses sustainable development from ecological, economic and social perspectives focusing especially on ecological and ethical questions. Elementary ecology and humankind’s relationship to nature are studied. Several thematic examples are presented including flow of matter and energy, circular flow, ecosystem services, biodiversity, climate change, water supply, and different energy systems. The course also presents an overview of human development focusing on factors determinant for the uneven rate of development in the different continents. Social sustainability, diversity, and basic values are discussed. Attention is focused on the role of schools in questions relating to sustainable development. Sustainable development is highlighted from various perspectives through the study of problem images and societal investigations.

Starts and ends:
week 46, 2026 - week 2, 2027
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Flexible (Falun)
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
English
Entry Qualifications :
  • General entry requirements (with the exemption of the requirement in Swedish for those with foreign grades)
    You also need: English 6.
    Or: English level 2
Selection :
Final school grades (66 %) and Högskoleprovet - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34 %)
Application Code:
HDA-H3PVW
Main field of study:
Online Education

Mandatory online meetings will be held according to the schedule.

Compulsory meetings:
2 physical

Requirements for Computer Skills and Computer Capacity

Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
18,750 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
18,750 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Application period
-
Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

To Literature List
How may we help you?

Ask us about studying at Dalarna University.
support@du.se
+46 23-77 80 00

Course Coordinator