Seascape Governance in Times of Global Change

About this programme

No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students. This course presents a comprehensive analysis of the interactions between marine ecosystems and socioeconomic systems in a spatial context. Specifically, the course should be an introduction to how dispersal and distribution of marine organisms, habitats and human activities affect the marine environment, and how marine spatial planning, networks of marine protected areas, and integrated coastal zone management can be used for a sustainable use and management of marine systems. A Bachelor's degree (180 credits) and English 6/English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS. Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits. The Gothenburg region offers proximity to a wide range of marine environments and our facilities include research stations and vessels.