Sea and Society University of Gothenburg

Overview

During Sea and Society from University of Gothenburg  you will develop a broad skillset for a career in marine and maritime authorities, industry, environmental courts, and the marine sciences.

Quick Facts:

• The University of Gothenburg is one of Sweden’s most complete environments for marine and maritime research and education with a unique breadth and transdisciplinary collaboration. We utilize this integrated knowledge to produce a new generation of professionals who understand the interactions between the marine ecosystem and socioeconomic systems.
• You will develop tools to address complex challenges facing the marine environment and be prepared to go back to society and work towards sustainable development of humans’ use of the sea.
• Graduates receive the degree Master of Science with a major in Sea and Society.
• Our ocean is under increasing pressure from unsustainable human activities; yet, we depend on it. From overfishing, to rapid coastal development, to increased pollution, marine resources are deteriorating at an increasing rate, resulting in conflicts and loss of biodiversity. To understand and manage this complexity, integrated knowledge from several disciplines is needed, including history, social sciences, economy, law, and natural sciences; thus, we developed a master’s programme called Sea and Society.