Uppsala, 50%, On-campus, English
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Location: Uppsala
Pace of study: 50%
Teaching form: On-campus
Instructional time: Daytime
Study period: 22 March 2027–6 June 2027
Language of instruction: English
Entry requirements: 60 credits
Selection: Higher education credits (maximum 165 credits)
Fees: If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 20,625
- Total tuition fee: SEK 20,625
Application deadline: 15 October 2026
Application code: UU-69504
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About the course
In what ways can technological innovations contribute to the work with and for sustainability? Which technological and human future scenarios are probable and desirable?
The course introduces idea-historical backgrounds and historical and current examples of the relationships between society and technology. Different themes, such as artificial intelligence, high and low-tech climate technologies, gender and intersectional perspectives, health and access to medical technologies, and social media technologies, among others, are used to highlight and critically discuss how technologies are connected to sustainability.
The course process also focuses on the interdisciplinary dialogue where technological, and natural scientific perspectives meet philosophical, power, political, critical and cultural perspectives. Guest lectures, seminars, literature and examination aim to create reflection and a better understanding of our relationship to our surrounding technological world.
CEMUS
The course is offered at CEMUS, the Centre for Environment and Development Studies, in a student-led educational model where students actively contribute to shaping the courses and their content, creating a student-centred learning environment.
Syllabus
Link to syllabus.