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Programme overview Programme overview ==================== Semester 1: Building the foundations ------------------------------------ In your first semester at **Stockholm University**, you’ll develop foundational skills through the **Climate, Energy, and Environment** course (30 ECTS), covering: - **Systems Thinking (3 ECTS):** Analyse complex problems through an interdisciplinary framework. - **Natural Science Perspective (9 ECTS):** Explore climate systems, energy processes, and ecosystem interactions. - **Social Science Perspective (9 ECTS):** Delve into the policy, governance, and economic aspects of sustainability. - **Humanities Perspective (6 ECTS):** Reflect on the ethical, cultural, and historical dimensions of environmental challenges. - **Transdisciplinary Methods (3 ECTS):** Go a step further and engage with innovative research methods involving collaboration and community-driven approaches. Semesters 2-3: Customising your path ------------------------------------ Choose from nine specialised tracks (60 ECTS) offered across the 11 CIVIS member universities: - **Environmental Humanities and Law** (Paris Lodron university of Salzburg, Austria, and University of Bucharest, Romania) - **Environmental Social Sciences** (University of Glasgow, Scotland, and University of Bucharest, Romania) - **Energy and Matter** (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain, and Stockholm University, Sweden) - **Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology** (Stockholm University, Sweden, and University of Tübingen, Germany) - *Available in 2026* - **Environmental Geoscience** (University of Glasgow, Scotland, and Aix-Marseille Université, France) - **Climate Change Science** (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, and University of Tübingen, Germany) - *Available in 2026* - **Environmental Risks and Mitigation** (University of Lausanne, Switzerland, and Sapienza Università di Roma, Italy) - **Societal Challenges and Transdisciplinary Hotspots** (Paris Lodron university of Salzburg, Austria, and Université libre de Bruxelles, Belgium) - **Global Change Biology** (Sapienza Università di Roma, Italy, and Aix-Marseille Université, France) Semester 4: Working on a real-world challenge --------------------------------------------- Complete your academic journey with a **30 ECTS thesis**, working on a real-world challenge at one of the CIVIS partner universities. Students can choose the university within their selected study track that aligns best with their research interests. Successful students will be awarded multiple or joint degrees, depending on the chosen track. ![](/storage/files/aces-master-infografik-9-tracks-2026.png) The best fit for you ---------------------- Get more details about the programme and tailor your specialisation according to your disciplinary background! All CIVIS Universities are involved in delivering the innovative Master's Programme TRACEE! [See more](https://www.su.se/english/search-courses-and-programmes/nceeo-1.776554) What's new in CIVIS? --------------------- - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/martin-knoll1-800x600.jpg?token=2dd28f1c93ba3eaf2cd32b2380fdc009)Martin Knoll: a 'civizen' working to build bridges between science and society People 26 April 2026 ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/martin-knoll-a-civizen-working-to-build-bridges-between-science-and-society) - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/2026-04-staff-week-wiii-coms-unit-39-800x600.jpg?token=6d8c84ff7139d0bf2f7103fb27558509)CIVIS launches new job space for early-stage researchers across Europe and Africa Research 23 April 2026 ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/connecting-talent-with-opportunities-civis-launches-new-job-space-to-connect-early-stage-researchers-across-europe-and-africa) - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/2026-01-10-145317-800x600.jpg?token=bdddc6c1d1da89737850041c5fc0c227)Musicians from all over CIVIS come together in Madrid to promote inclusiveness Connect 22 April 2026 ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/musicians-from-all-over-civis-come-together-in-madrid-to-promote-inclusiveness) [Discover all our stories](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom) ![CIVIS – Europe’s Civic University Alliance](https://civis.eu/build/assets/civis-CCpvK1nT.svg) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Europe’s Civic University Alliance ![Co-funded by the European Union](https://civis.eu/build/assets/co-funded-by-the-european-union-DSKLW1us.png)Views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). 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