Curriculum

The Master's programme in Sociotechnical Systems and Sustainability Transitions specialises in the systems that are critical to society and the sustainable use of natural resources (in particular energy, food and water). The programme examines governance, management and cooperation between different actors (public sector, enterprises and voluntary sector) in the context of sustainable transition. The programme includes solution-oriented approaches and it focuses on decision-making at global, national and local levels. Students who have completed their M.Soc.Sc. degree in Sociotechnical Systems and Sustainability Transitions are able to:

• understand the requirements of sustainability transition

• understand the governance of various sociotechnical systems in the transition processes

• apply theories based on sociotechnical systems approach to building more sustainable transition governance and policy

• recognise the most significant environmental, social and economic impacts of transition processes

• assess the complex interlinkages between the local and global sociotechnical systems

• apply innovative and problem-solve thinking in the context of sociotechnical systems

Facts

• Degree Master of Social Sciences (M.Soc.Sc.), (Yhteiskuntatieteiden maisteri in Finnish)
• Higher university degree, gives eligibility to apply for scientific doctoral studies
• Extent 120 ECTS credits

The Master's degree (120 ECTS) consists of core studies, language studies, advanced specialisation studies and multidisciplinary studies in critical systems of the society. The Master's Thesis and Seminar is included in the advanced specialisation studies. Elective studies can be any courses offered by LUT if the required prerequisites are fulfilled. Studies in other universities/from abroad may be included upon application, too.