Master's Programme in Sea and Society

The Sea and Society Master's Programme at the University of Gothenburg helps students understand the challenges our oceans face due to human activities. Overfishing, coastal development, and pollution damage marine resources, causing conflicts and a loss of biodiversity. This programme combines knowledge from several fields. Such as history, social sciences, environmental economics, law, and natural sciences. Students learn how to manage the complex relationship between society and the ocean by taking an interdisciplinary approach. They explore how human actions affect marine ecosystems and develop solutions that balance economic growth, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility. The programme covers important topics like marine resource management, sustainable fisheries, coastal management, and marine planning. Graduates are ready for careers in marine and maritime industries, research institutes, NGOs, and consultancy firms locally and globally. The programme also prepares students for further ocean science, environmental science, social science, and sustainability studies. This programme is perfect for those who want to make a real difference in protecting and managing the oceans.

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