TRANSDISCIPLINARY STUDIES OF CLIMATE, ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY (TRACEE), MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME
| Apply now | TRACEE Application is possible once per year Find detailed information to application process HERE |
| Course Duration / ECTS | 4 semesters / 120 ECTS |
| Programme Structure | Students begin their studies at Stockholm University with a joint semester (30 ECTS credits) designed to provide a broad understanding of climate, environment, and energy. By integrating insights from the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, they will learn to analyse complex systems, explore transdisciplinary perspectives, and develop methods for generating new knowledge. After the first semester, students can specialize in semesters 2 and 3 by choosing one of several study tracks offered by CIVIS universities (two semesters, equivalent to 60 ECTS credits). The study tracks including the University of Salzburg are: · Study Track 1: Environmental Humanities and Law in contribution with the University of Bucharest, UB and · Study Track 8: Transdisciplinary Approaches to Climate Change together with Université libre de Bruxelles, ULB During the fourth semester, students undertake a master’s thesis at the university within their chosen study track that best aligns with their interests. This thesis project (30 ECTS credits) aims to apply newly acquired skills in a real-world context. Throughout the entire program, a transdisciplinary course stream provides continuous support for students in developing their own projects, serving as a hub for collaboration and knowledge exchange. |
| Multiple University Degree(s) | 1) Master in Transdisciplinary Studies of Climate, Environment and Energy, MTrS. One degree jointly awarded by the University of Salzburg together with the University of Bucharest or Université libre de Bruxelles according to selected Study Track and accompanied by 2) Master of Science in Transdisciplinary Environment Science awarded by Stockholm University |
| Admission Requirements and Curriculum | The Programme is open to students with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline. This sets the entry requirements for Study Tracks including the University of Salzburg. The entry requirements for other Study Tracks are discipline specific. Selection of students is done on central level as establishes within TRACEE Consortium Agreement. University of Salzburg institutional Curriculum |
| Language of instruction | TRACEE Master’s Programme is entirely taught in English. |
| Dates and Deadlines applicable for the semester at the University of Salzburg | For better planning of the physical presence for semester two at the University of Salzburg, students should check the general semester dates and deadlines which applies on institutional level. |
What will I learn?
The Master's Programme in Transdisciplinary Studies of Climate, Environment, and Energy (TRACEE), empowers you to become a change-maker. It equips you with the knowledge to understand the complex problems of climate, energy, and environmental systems and provides you with the tools to create solutions from natural science, society and human perspectives, through what we call a transdisciplinary approach. By the end of the TRACEE Programme, you will be able to: · Understand the challenges of climate, energy, and the environment and develop solutions from natural science, societal and human perspectives. · Demonstrate advanced transdisciplinary knowledge of climate, energy, and environment. · Critically analyse global challenges through diverse disciplinary perspectives. · Apply innovative research methods to address sustainability issues. · Communicate your findings effectively to academic, professional, and public audiences.
Which career opportunities do I have?
Graduates of TRACEE will be experts in the green transition, agents of change prepared for impactful careers, including: · Policy development in government agencies. · Research and innovation in climate and energy sectors. · Consultancy in environmental and sustainability organizations. · Leadership roles in international NGOs or global businesses. This programme also provides an excellent foundation for doctoral studies in transdisciplinary research fields.
