Energy Transitions and Sustainability
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Course • Master's level • 7.5 credits
The course discusses fundamental energy concepts covering the environmental and technological properties, as well as societal priorities of energy systems.
Start
Autumn 2026
Level
Master's
Language
English
Place of study
Lund
Course code
MESS57
- Overview
Overview
A particular focus is put on energy transitions, including both societal and environmental dimensions. In this context, we will discuss, for example, energy justice dimensions and spatial aspects (land demand) in the transition.
Further, the course will examine the present debate regarding energy demand, energy efficiency and energy end-use technology status and potential, as well as introducing energy scenarios.
The course addresses generation supply and demand options with a focus on energy technologies (e.g. wind, solar, biofuel) and other strategies (e.g. energy services and capabilities approach) to assess the needs for, and impacts of, generation systems in both industrialized countries and the Global South.
Finally, the course introduces (governance) strategies for the intervention and transformation of energy systems.
Course syllabus
The syllabus contains the formal and legal details of the entire course. It’s a legal document outlining the course structure and requirements, intended mainly for administrative use.
- Dates
- Requirements and selection
- Tuition fees
Dates
Not available as a stand-alone course
This course is only available as part of a programme.
Requirements and selection
Prerequisites
To be admitted to the course, students must be admitted to Lund University International Master's Programme in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science 120 credits, and have fulfilled course requirements of at least forty higher education credits in the programme.
Selection criteria
Seats are allocated according to: ECTS (HPAV): 100 %.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens
Citizens of countries outside:
- The European Union (EU)
- The European Economic Area (EEA) and
- Switzerland
are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each \ semester.
Tuition fees, payments and exemptions
Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 18,750 \ First payment: SEK 18,750
Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.
No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland
There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.
Overview
A particular focus is put on energy transitions, including both societal and environmental dimensions. In this context, we will discuss, for example, energy justice dimensions and spatial aspects (land demand) in the transition.
Further, the course will examine the present debate regarding energy demand, energy efficiency and energy end-use technology status and potential, as well as introducing energy scenarios.
The course addresses generation supply and demand options with a focus on energy technologies (e.g. wind, solar, biofuel) and other strategies (e.g. energy services and capabilities approach) to assess the needs for, and impacts of, generation systems in both industrialized countries and the Global South.
Finally, the course introduces (governance) strategies for the intervention and transformation of energy systems.
Dates
Not available as a stand-alone course
This course is only available as part of a programme.
Requirements and selection
Prerequisites
To be admitted to the course, students must be admitted to Lund University International Master's Programme in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science 120 credits, and have fulfilled course requirements of at least forty higher education credits in the programme.
Selection criteria
Seats are allocated according to: ECTS (HPAV): 100 %.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens
Citizens of countries outside:
- The European Union (EU)
- The European Economic Area (EEA) and
- Switzerland
are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each \ semester.
Tuition fees, payments and exemptions
Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 18,750 \ First payment: SEK 18,750
Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.
No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland
There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.
Contact us
Programme Coordinator
Amanda Elgh
Email: amanda.elgh@lucsus.lu.se
Phone: +46 46 222 04 70