Environment, Risk and Security: Life in the Anthropocene
This course introduces the concept of the Anthropocene and examines how the transformative power of humans on the planet challenges our management and conception of the environment, risk and security.
What does the course lead to?
In this course, you will be given the chance to develop your ability to analyse and understand political, practical and ethical questions that relate to the environment, climate, risk and security.
Structure of the course
The course consists of lectures and seminars. The seminars provide students with the possibility to develop their analytical capacity both verbally and in written form. The course concludes with an oral examination.
Application code
26125
Course code
2SS078
Type
Freestanding course
Starting Term
Spring Term 2026
Study period
2026-05-04 - 2026-06-07
Level
Second cycle
Scope
7.5 credits
Study pace
100%
Study mode
Campus
Location
Stockholm
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements
English proficiency equivalent to English B or English 6 is also required.
Application opens
2025-09-15
Application closes
2025-10-15
Admissions round
Spring Semester 2026
Course syllabus
Contact
If you have questions about the course, please contact the Study Counsellors.
You can reach us by e-mail: studievagledning@fhs.se
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