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LUND UNIVERSITY | SWEDEN
INTERNATIONAL PROSPECTUS 2012/13
EXCHANGE | BACHELOR’S | MASTER’S | PHD | PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
CONTENTS 1
SINCE 1666
LUND UNIVERSITY | SWEDEN
INTERNATIONAL PROSPECTUS 2012/13
EXCHANGE | BACHELOR’S | MASTER’S | PHD | PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Education taught in English at Lund University, Sweden
Welcome 2
Top reasons to study at Lund University 3
Lund University 6
Sweden 12
Lund campus 14
Helsingborg campus and Malmö campus 15
What students say 16
Student life 18
Housing and living costs 20
Student services 23
What students say 24
Academic life 26
Exchange studies 28
Bachelor’s and Master’s studies 29
PhD studies 30
Professional education 31
BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S PROGRAMME DIRECTORY 32
Index: Programmes listed by subject area
Architecture & Design 34
Economics & Management 36
Engineering & Technology 45
Environment & Sustainability 51
Fine & Performing Arts 55
Humanities, Languages, Film & Theology 58
International Studies, Development & Welfare Studies 68
Law 75
Medicine – Public Health & Sport Sciences 78
Public Relations & Service Management 81
Science, Geography & Mathematics 84
How to apply 96
Admission process 96
Tuition fees & payment 97
Scholarships 97
US student finance 97
Programme index A-Z 98
2 WELCOME TO LUND UNIVERSITY
WELCOME
We are delighted you are considering an education at The dynamic student life that Lund University is so
Lund University, one of Europe’s broadest and finest uni- famous for adds to its enormous appeal; not surprisingly,
versities. We combine a tradition of excellence dating back Lund is consistently one of the top choices for Swedish
to 1666 with cutting-edge research and innovation. students and is the most popular study destination for
Choosing to study at Lund University is your first step international students coming to Sweden.
to an international career. As a student, you will benefit We are particularly pleased to welcome international
from the opportunity to tap into a global network of con- students as we value your contribution to the University’s
tacts among fellow students, university staff and research- diversity and quality of education – we know that it is in
ers alike – a valuable asset for your future. a multi-faceted environment that new creative ideas and
exciting encounters are born.
FULL-SCALE RESEARCH UNIVERSITY
Lund University is Sweden’s strongest full-scale re- Welcome to Sweden and to Lund University.
search university reflecting its long-standing coopera-
tion with business and industry as well as support from
research councils. With research and education pro-
vided across eight faculties, several research centres and
specialised institutes, you have a breadth of choice that is
not easily rivalled elsewhere.
Active learning, critical thinking and freedom of
mind are not just encouraged here, but are a hallmark of Per Eriksson Eva Åkesson
the University. Vice-Chancellor Pro Vice-Chancellor
TOP REASONS TO STUDY AT LUND UNIVERSITY 3
TOP REASONS
TO STUDY AT LUND UNIVERSITY
top-ranked, full-scale university
100 universities and Scandinavia’s
82% of graduates get permanent employment within 6 months
30 world-leading research and innovation environments and a member of
international research-intensive university networks LERU and U21
1666 – one of the oldest and broadest universities in northern Europe
89% of Swedes speak English
student nations (social clubs), an academic society & student unions organising events
and activities year round
#1 choice for international students studying in Sweden
#1 choice in Sweden and top 10 choice in Europe
90 Master’s programmes, 2
Bachelor’s programmes,
courses, exchange studies and PhD studies taught in English
500 free-standing
OVERALL WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS:
89 th place and top full-scale Scandinavian University in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2010/2011
72nd place in the QS World University Rankings 2010/2011
WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS BY SUBJECT:
39 th in environmental sciences in the QS rankings by subject 2011
39 th in geography and area studies in the QS rankings by subject 2011
46th in physical sciences in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2010
43rd in civil and structural engineering in the QS rankings by subject 2011
51-100 bracket for chemical engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical, aero-
nautical and manufacturing in the QS rankings by subject 2011
51-100 bracket for medicine and biological science in the QS rankings by subject 2011
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Founded in 1666, Lund University is one of northern Europe’s oldest, broadest and finest universities. With eight
faculties and several research centres and specialised institutes, Lund University is consistently ranked as one of the
world’s top 100 universities and is located in Sweden, one of the safest countries in the world.
6 LUND UNIVERSITY
LUND UNIVERSITY IS ONE OF EUROPE’S
LEADING UNIVERSITIES
At Lund, history and tradition lay the ground for the study and research environments of tomorrow. We
offer education and research within engineering, science, law, medicine, social sciences, economics and
management, humanities, theology, fine art, music and theatre. Through interaction with business and the
community we ensure that knowledge and innovations benefit society.
The University has 47 000 students and 6 300 staff from eries that have their roots in research at Lund University.
all over the world, based mainly in Lund, Malmö and Lund University is one of the oldest learning institu-
Helsingborg. We work with 680 partner universities in tions in Scandinavia. Officially established in 1666, Lund
more than 50 countries. University can arguably trace its roots to 1436 when it
Lund University is the only Swedish member of two was recognised as a studium generale, an institution of
prestigious international networks, the League of Euro- international excellence. Steeped in centuries of tradi-
pean Research Universities (LERU) and Universitas 21, tion, Lund University has always been at the forefront
in which we cooperate with other leading universities in of innovation with its modern and dynamic approach.
Europe and the world. Innovation and creativity remain the bedrock of Lund
With a strong international profile, Lund university University, where learning is about critical thinking and
offers a rich and diverse student and academic body where pushing boundaries to reveal new thoughts and ideas.
you can meet people from all over the world, soak up the
Swedish culture and even learn a new language if you so CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH
desire. Come and experience world-class learning at the With eight faculties and several research centres and spe-
university that has had the privilege of educating many cialised institutes, Lund University is the largest provider
Nobel laureates, prime ministers, a president and several of research and higher education in Sweden. Research in
notable leaders in society. fields such as automatic control, physics, chemistry, biol-
ogy, quaternary geology, philosophy, music education and
CENTURIES OF INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY economic history is world-leading, as is research on dia-
Ultrasound, dialysis and the world’s fastest growing tech- betes and neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s
nology, Bluetooth, are all examples of revolutionary discov- disease. The Swedish Government recently gave Lund
LUND UNIVERSITY 7
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LUND UNIVERSITY 9
University the task of developing a number of strategic RESEARCH, EDUCATION
research areas to absolute world-class. The areas include AND BUSINESS COLLABORATION
nanoscience, environmental science, medicine and Mid- It is no coincidence that the business sector in Lund
dle Eastern studies, in which the University already has a boasts an impressive breadth of knowledge-intensive
strong international standing. companies at the forefront in their fields. Ideon Science
Research at Lund University is known for its strong Park, Sweden’s first and most successful research village is
interdisciplinary focus and its cooperation with industry situated in Lund and hosts some 200 companies. Ideon’s
and business. Because of their strong research base, the enterprises all collaborate with Lund University and have
programmes offered at Lund University are unique. The helped to make Lund known worldwide for cutting-edge
strong ties between the courses taught, the many cutting- research and technology. Most of the companies operat-
edge research groups and industry ensure that teaching is ing at Ideon Science Park have their origins in research
linked to real world issues and advances. from the University.
ST Ericsson, Gambro and Alfa Laval are among
WORLD LEADING RESEARCH FACILITIES the large, well-known companies with which Lund
Lund University is in the middle of an intensive develop- University cooperates. Many of the University’s inter-
ment phase. Two of the world’s leading materials research disciplinary study programmes and those based on the
facilities are being built in Lund: needs of industry are offered in close collaboration with
the business sector.
radiation source and will put Sweden in a class of its At the School of Economics and Management, lead-
own in materials and nano research. Research based on ing companies such as Sony Ericsson and Tetra Pak offer
synchrotron radiation has formed the basis for a num- financial support to the School’s international efforts and
ber of Nobel Prize winning discoveries in recent years. continuous development.
Lund University and Region Skåne cooperate exten-
for materials research which will be responsible for sively in order to strengthen the development of health
future research breakthroughs in medicine, environ- care and clinical medical research in the region. The co-
mental science, climate, communication and transport. operation between the University and Region Skåne has
resulted in the Biomedical Centre (BMC) for research
offer a unique environment for life sciences. By integrat- and education in Lund and the Clinical Research Centre
ing research, innovation and enterprise, the conditions (CRC) in Malmö.
are created for improved health and quality of life.
10 BREADTH AND DEPTH IN EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
BREADTH AND DEPTH
IN EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
Lund University has a broad range of faculties, schools and departments as well as specialised research centres
and institutes, many of which are multi-disciplinary and in partnership with other organisations.
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
BREADTH AND DEPTH IN EDUCATION AND RESEARCH 11
FACULTY OF PERFORMING ARTS FACULTY OF SCIENCE FACULTY OF LAW
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
SPECIALISED AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY CENTRES
& INSTITUTES
SCHOOL OF AVIATION
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND THEOLOGY
12 SWEDEN
SWEDEN
Sweden is a modern, safe and eco-conscious country with a great global reputation and
one of the world’s highest living standards.
Home of the Nobel Prize, the world’s most prestigious academic distinction, Sweden
enjoys great international respect for innovative and creative thinking and for encour-
aging close cooperation between academia and industry. Lund University counts four
Nobel laureates among its alumni.
Sweden has more large internationally leading compa- tant emerging industries and these are also the strongest
nies per capita than any other country. Several of the fields of activity at Ideon Science Park, located in Lund.
biggest and best know trademarks worldwide are Swed- Sweden is located in the Scandinavia region of North-
ish: IKEA, Ericsson, Volvo, Tetra Pak, ABB, H&M, ern Europe. By size, Sweden is one of Europe’s largest
Atlas Copco, Astra Zeneca, SKF, Absolut Vodka and countries, comparable to Spain or France. But in terms of
Saab to name a few. Popular cultural brands include population it is small and has only 9 million inhabitants.
ABBA, Astrid Lindgren’s Pippi Longstocking, Björn The Swedes have developed a form of society that fos-
Borg, Ingmar Bergman, Greta Garbo and Stieg Larsson’s ters equality, cooperation and democracy in every aspect
Millennium series. of life, including the workplace. Equal rights are based in
law and firmly rooted in practice. All forms of discrimina-
A PROUD TRADITION OF INNOVATION tion due to ethnic background, colour, religious beliefs or
Sweden has a proud tradition of innovation and entrepre- sexual orientation are forbidden by law.
neurship with a long series of discoveries and ingenious English is the unofficial second language in Sweden.
inventions: Alfred Nobel’s dynamite, the zipper, the safety With 89% of the population fluent in the language, you
match, the Celsius thermometer and the Hasselblad cam- can get by with English throughout the country. It is
era, among others. Information and communication tech- widely spoken and for some companies it is also the of-
nology and biomedicine are two of Sweden’s most impor- ficial working language.
SWEDEN 13
The Swedes celebrate many traditions
throughout the year, including:
Weather: Summers are warm and pleasant with
temperatures of 22-25 °C (72-75 °F) and up to 17
hours of daylight. Winters are cold, with tem-
peratures steady between -1 to 3 °C (30 to 37 °F)
and down to 7 hours of daylight.
14 CAMPUS LOCATIONS
LUND CAMPUS
Lund is a safe city with the healthiest and youngest population in the country. It is also where Lund Uni-
versity’s main campus is located. There are 130 nationalities in Lund, making it a truly international city in
which to study.
Lund is located in southern Sweden, right next door to city of strong research-based global industries.
Denmark, over the Öresund Bridge. From Lund, Copen- The city itself is compact and charming, with pictur-
hagen (the largest Scandinavian city) is less than an hour esque old houses, romantic cobbled streets and beautiful
away by train or car, you can drive into Germany in ap- green surroundings. Student cafés, nightlife, a vibrant and
proximately 4 hours, whilst Sweden’s third largest city intellectually stimulating atmosphere, rich culture and a
Malmö is just a 10 minute train ride away. Copenhagen wide assortment of leisure activities all contribute to mak-
Airport, the closest major international airport, is only 35 ing your stay a memorable experience.
minutes by train from Lund. The University lies in the heart of the city. In Lund
As one of the oldest cities in Sweden, dating back to everything is close at hand, within reach on foot or by
990, Lund is a city of contrasts where 1 000 years of his- bicycle, which adds to its appeal. In addition, there is a
tory blend with modern knowledge and ideas. The combi- comprehensive public transport system including buses
nation of business, students and researchers from around and trains to transport you in and around Lund, Sweden
the world has given birth to Lund’s unique character as a and nearby Copenhagen.
STOCKHOLM
COPENHAGEN
LONDON
PARIS
NEW YORK BEIJING
NEW DELHI
SWEDEN
HELSINGBORG
“Living in Lund means living close
to Copenhagen and Kastrup Airport.
This means that the world never feels COPENHAGEN LUND
far away.” MALMÖ
Kim Vuong (Canada), Master’s in Managing People, Knowledge & Change
CAMPUS LOCATIONS 15
HELSINGBORG
CAMPUS
Helsingborg is known as “the Pearl of the sound” because
of its beauty and proximity to the Öresund strait. Com-
muting time from Lund is about 30 minutes by regional
train. Campus Helsingborg is a new and important part
of Lund University and is located within walking distance
of the railway station. Most of the students who study at
Campus Helsingborg live in Helsingborg city. Service
management, retail, tourism and hospitality; communica-
tion/PR and media studies; social work; and undergradu-
ate engineering courses are taught at Campus Helsingborg.
MALMÖ CAMPUS
Malmö is the third largest city in Sweden and only 10
minutes away by train from Lund and 35 minutes from
Copenhagen. Quite a large number of Lund university
students live in Malmö and commute to Lund – while
students living in Lund often visit Malmö to enjoy its
many shops, nightclubs and cultural and sporting events.
The city is home to Lund University’s Faculty of Fine and
Performing Arts, comprising the Malmö Academy of
Music, the Malmö Art Academy and the Malmö Theatre
Academy. In addition to the medical research and training
in Lund, public health education, medical training and
research is also conducted at Skåne University Hospital
in Malmö.
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WHAT STUDENTS SAY
1. BABURAJA ASOKAN (India), Master’s in Biotechnology
“Lund is the perfect city in which to study. The city is old and
8. beautiful and student life here is fantastic. I have a lot of fun!”
2. RAED YACOUB (Palestinian territories), Master’s in Soci-
ety, Science and Technology. “Lund is a really pleasant and
cosmopolitan university city. People are helpful and speak flu
ent English. It is also a fantastic environment in which to study.”
3. GAO YUAN (China), Master’s in Service Management,
Tourism & Hospitality “The Swedish mentality has many
ited by humble people that feel no need to boast or show off.
aspects of our society.”
4. AIDA BEKTUROVA (Krygyzstan), Master’s in Develop-
ment Studies “As an international student it is very easy to
make friends in Lund. There is always something going on at
the students’ unions.”
5. DARCY THOMPSON (Canada), Master’s in Global Studies
“Lund is a charming little city with a big city atmosphere. As a
student it isn’t possible to get bored here, there are always so
many activities going on.”
6. JAMES HUANG (Taiwan), Master’s in Visual Culture
“I’ve travelled a lot in Skåne, been hiking, cycling and canoe
ing and also visited Dalarna where I picked ligonberries and
bilberries in the forest. I really like the Swedish outdoor life.”
7. HENRIETTE STRUCK (Germany), Master’s in Finance “I chose
Lund because my dream has always been to study in a real
student town where everything revolves around the university.
That is exactly what Lund provides.”
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8. TINGTING HUANG (China), Master’s in International Hu-
man Rights Law “I have matured, not just through my studies
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but also by living and managing on my own. I prefer a smaller
city like Lund, where one feels safe and everything is within
walking distance.”
9. ARTUR ISKANDARYAN (Armenia), Master’s in Economic
Growth, Innovation & Spatial Dynamics ”There are fantas
tic opportunities to do sport here, and if you want to go out,
the student ‘nations’ offer a wide and cheap selection of bars,
restaurants and nightclubs.”
10. GREGORY EVE (Italy), Master’s in Environmental Man-
agement and Policy
can walk or cycle to everything and, if you want a big city,
18 STUDENT LIFE
STUDENT LIFE
Considered the number one city for students in Sweden, Lund offers an exciting campus environment with
a vibrant student life, an international atmosphere and memorable student traditions.
Exchange student (Austria)
Ask any graduate what is special about Lund University “The university is highly recommend-
and the chances are they will say Lund’s unique student
life. The Studentlund membership gives international
able; I like the landscape, the close sea
students access to everything that makes Lund’s student and the people. I found a lot of friends
life so great: the ‘nations’ (large student societies), the from all over the world and had expe-
Academic Society and the student unions that together
riences which I will never forget.”
have created many long-standing student traditions and
whose combined activities form the heart of student life
in Lund.
There are many opportunities to meet and make new
friends whether you prefer to go to a student lounge to
relax and party, join in a debate, sing in a choir, attend a
ball, go on an excursion, see an exhibition, join a sports
team, volunteer at the student radio or TV channel, per-
form in the theatre or join in other student events.
In addition to experiencing Swedish traditions, you can
also experience some of the unique student traditions of
Lund University:
event of the year and a tradition since 1670.
fourth year by thousands of student volunteers and is
a tradition since 1849.
historical events) is one of Lund’s more eccentric tradi-
tions since 1886. For sports enthusiasts there are plenty of opportunities to
join local sports clubs or participate in social sports activi-
Academic Society where invited guests are interviewed ties through the ‘nations’. Within and around Lund, there
in an intimate, informal setting with an audience of are a range of sporting and exercise facilities, including
students on campus. Famous guests over the years in- swimming pools, tennis courts, climbing centres, sports
clude Jimi Hendrix, Ella Fitzgerald, Ingmar Bergman fields, arenas and even Scandinavias’s largest fitness and
and Will Ferrell. health centre for students and staff.
Day appearance on the steps of the main university
building is a tradition from 1831. experience the beautiful nature and outdoors of Sweden.
gathering in the city park for the large bonfire. routes, kayaking and sailing are all within easy reach.
STUDENT LIFE 19
20 HOUSING
HOUSING AND LIVING COSTS
speed broadband internet access and bright interiors being the norm for most Swedish homes. This high
Lund is a small city with a limited but good range of housing to suit different budgets. The International
Housing Office at Lund University administers some of the student housing available in Lund, including
coming to do full-time studies of at least 30 ECTS credits). Whilst the International Housing Office cannot
provide housing for all students, the following accommodation descriptions relate to housing for which
exchange, Bachelor’s and Master’s students can apply. PhD students and many international students find
housing through local accommodation agencies.
HOUSING 21
“The welcome at Lund was excellent. We were
met as soon as we arrived and were guided
through the process of settling into the city
and our course. Also, we were assigned men-
tor groups before we arrived, so we met other
people immediately.” Exchange student (Australia)
Student Halls of Residence: These rooms are along LIVING EXPENSES
a corridor with other students. Most corridors have 10 The Swedish currency is the krona, abbreviated as SEK.
to 12 rooms. The rooms usually have an en suite toilet A typical Swedish student budget is SEK 7 800/month
but share a common kitchen area, living room space and (approximately USD 1140 or EUR 866) covering food,
in some cases bathrooms. All the shared areas are well housing, clothing, books/materials and leisure time.
equipped to cater for the students on the corridor, so Students who rent accommodation from the Interna-
kitchens have several fridges and cookers and the living tional Housing Office can expect typical rents to range
rooms have televisions. Internet connection is offered in from SEK 2 700 – 4 500 per month, depending on the
all corridor rooms but it may attract an additional charge. specific accommodation they are offered.
The corridor room may be situated in a ‘Swedish’ corridor,
where there are predominantly Swedish students, or spe- RESIDENCE PERMITS
cially designated ‘international’ corridors, where students Students from countries outside the EU/EEA need to have
have a variety of backgrounds. a residence permit to study in Sweden. The permit must
be valid and with you when you travel to Sweden. You
Studio flats: These are self-contained rooms that combine apply via the Swedish Embassy or Consulate in your home
a living room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette into country. You must also demonstrate that you have funds
one single unit. The bathroom has a toilet, shower and to support yourself whilst living in Sweden – at least SEK
wash basin. No areas are shared with other students except 7 300 per month for 10 months, per year of study, as
the laundry room. required by the Swedish Migration Board.
Students from EU/EEA countries do not need a resi-
Furnishings: Rooms and flats are usually furnished with dence permit before coming to Sweden. However, if you
a bed, mattress, desk, chair, bookshelf and basic lighting are studying for more than three months you must register
fixtures. For flats with their own cooking facilities, uten- with the Swedish Migration Board once you are in Sweden.
sils may not be included. Citizens from Nordic countries do not need a visa or
residence permit to study in Sweden.
22 STUDENT SERVICES
STUDENT SERVICES 23
STUDENT SERVICES
The University offers you a wide variety of student services to support you in your studies, to help you settle
in and to prepare you with your transition from the university setting to your career.
STUDY INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE Each faculty has LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICE Lund University
depth knowledge and expertise to support and advise inter Helsingborg with an electronic library collection including
during their studies.
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE Student health offers confi
THE INTERNATIONAL HOUSING OFFICE (IHO) The In dential counselling services to support students in their well
ternational Housing offers housing for international students being and in managing their studies. They work primarily with
and manages a range of rooms and flats in Lund, Helsingborg physical, psychological and social problems that are related
to studies. There is also cooperation with local medical centre
THE INTERNATIONAL DESK All incoming international stu with a health service for general medical issues.
dents are welcome to contact or visit the International Desk
team for assistance regarding practical matters. This is an open STUDY SKILLS AND DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES
reception and meeting point throughout your time at Lund Services are offered to support students in their studies at Lund
University.
ments, audio books and mentors.
ARRIVAL DAY AND INTRODUCTION/ORIENTATION
On Arrival Day, international students are greeted and col VENTURELAB
preneurship to develop and commercialise their business ideas.
and head to the University to complete various practical mat The service includes business advice and running a business
ters and to sign up for excursions and activities. Students with incubator, which gives newly started businesses office space
housing from the International Housing Office receive their and support for one year.
CAREERS SERVICES
events are offered to help orientate new students to Lund and the central level provide advice, information and guidance to
to help students get to know each other. students and graduates to help secure a smooth transition from
INTERNATIONAL MENTORS The mentors help new stu ering letters, practice interviews and seminars on the Swedish
dents with practical matters and introduce you to various stu labour market. All students at Lund University can register with
dent activities and everyday Swedish living.
than 1 000 companies and organisations advertise their jobs,
“FRIEND FAMILY” PROGRAMME Students who are inter internships, thesis projects and postdoctoral positions to Lund
ested in learning more about Swedish culture can apply for
a “Friend Family”, whereby the student is connected with a tions and other events where students can interact with future
Swedish family living locally. employers are also organised regularly by the student unions.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES All students are ALUMNI NETWORKS The Alumni Network allows graduates
given a personal Student Account with access to email, com to keep in touch with the University, their former classmates
puter resources and the Student Portal where you can track and potential business contacts. Many programmes run their
your academic credits, keep in touch with coursemates and own specific alumni programmes with focused communication
download useful software.
are held around the world to connect alumni and friends of
Lund University.
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WHAT STUDENTS SAY
1. XIANG ZHU (China), Master’s in Entrepreneurship
1.
analyses, contacted potential customers and partners. Then we
have gone back to the classroom to develop strategies so that 2.
we really can carry out our plans.”
2. MARISSA FRAYER (USA), Master’s in Visual Culture
really learn to think critically and analytically. And I am very im
pressed by the lectures. In the US I met lecturers who were not
very keen on teaching and would rather spend all their time on
their own research. Here the lecturers are so passionate about
their subjects and passing on their knowledge.”
3. JAYEON LEE (South Korea), Master’s in Welfare Studies ”As
a foreign student, I like that the relationship between teachers
and students is very informal and relaxed. This helps as semi
nars and group discussions are a major part of the education.”
4. KIM VUONG (Canada), Master’s in Managing People,
Knowledge & Change ”When a lot of focus is placed on the
the work done. In this way, the students have a greater say in
their studies instead of everything being controlled from the
top by the lecturers.”
5. JONAS SONNENSCHEIN, (Germany), Master’s Environ-
mental Management and Policy ”The interdisciplinary envi
ronment means that you learn to work with people who have
different perspectives, which is very useful. In this way you are
well prepared for working life. I have a background in econom
ics, but I will work with other people who have engineering
backgrounds, for example.”
6. SANJAY HARBADE (India), Master’s in Public Health ”The
relationship between researchers and students at Lund Univer
sity is fantastic and we have good contact with one another. It
is easy to work in close contact with the lecturers and they really
make an effort to ensure that the students learn and develop.” 3.
7. JOHAN SANDBERG, PhD student, Department of Sociology.
”There are great opportunities available at Lund University if
you make sure to take advantage of them.”
8. VENKATACHALAM NARAYANAN (India), Master’s in Bio-
technology ”When we study a subject, our lecturers always
use examples from industry. This means that the students get
a clear link between theory and practice.”
9. KRISTINE GOULDING (USA), Master’s in Development
Studies ”We have learnt a way of thinking, not how to do
things. The programme provides very good preparation for
research studies.”
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26 ACADEMIC LIFE
ACADEMIC LIFE
At Lund University students experience an open, informal study environment, with teachers and students
usually on a first-name basis. This informal atmosphere is designed to promote social as well as intellectual
development.
Teaching is often done in small groups, which encourages dialogue and collaboration and teachers are
accessible outside lecture hours.
Critical thinking and freedom of mind are the corner- and experiments, students analyse and present solutions
stones of academic life at Lund University. to given problems and assignments. Theoretical concepts
Critical thinking refers to the ability to assess informa- are tested in practical situations, and practical experiences
tion and form independent and well-informed opinions; are employed to develop and enrich theory.
to scrutinise and question beliefs; to revise opinions in the A large part of the learning process takes place outside
light of new knowledge; to give and receive criticism in the classroom through independent study and discussion
a constructive manner; and to engage in discussion with of the course material in groups. Class hours vary from
fellow students and learn from others. course to course. Students at Lund University are trained
Freedom of mind refers to the ability to think outside to efficiently assess large amounts of information with
the box – to liberate oneself from conventional wisdoms, study techniques taught in the classroom, through work-
to value the authenticity of ideas and experiences, and to shops and by study advisors.
appreciate and seek fresh perspectives on old ideas. Critical thinking and freedom of mind are not just
Critical thinking and freedom of mind are stimulated analytical skills; they are lifelong wisdom.
in all activities at the university. In seminars, workshops
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achieve the objectives of a programme. The credit system makes study
ACADEMIC LIFE 27
28 EXCHANGE STUDIES
STUDY ABROAD
ABROAD PRO GRAMMES
INTRODUCING STUDY
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EXCHANGE STUDIES AT LUND UNIVERSITY
Lund University is ranked as one of the top ten universities in Europe for student exchange and receives
more than 1400 exchange students per year from all over the world. Lund is also the number 1 choice for
students studying in Sweden.
Lund University has exchange agreements with more than recognised test of English proficiency is recommended,
680 universities in more than 50 countries world-wide, in- e.g. the computerised TOEFL-test (213), IELTS (6.0) or
cluding more than 400 within EU’s Erasmus programme. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency).
You can come to Lund University as an exchange
student either at Bachelor’s or Master’s level. Exchange STUDY STRUCTURE
students do not pay any tuition fees at Lund University. Studies are usually performed one course at a time, with an
examination or essay at the end of each individual course
WHAT ARE EXCHANGE STUDIES? finalising the course. Studies at the School of Economics
The term exchange student implies that your home uni- and Management and at the Faculty of Engineering are
versity has a formal agreement to exchange students with an exception in that 2 or more courses are often studied in
Lund University. The agreement can be specific to a fac- parallel. Courses can be anything from 2 to 20 weeks long,
ulty or department at your university or a university wide with 5, 10 and 20 weeks being the most common ranges.
agreement. If your university has an exchange agreement Methods of instruction can vary greatly. Some courses,
with Lund University, you can become an exchange stu- mainly in engineering, have as many as 30 formal lecture
dent at Lund for a period ranging from one semester up hours per week, while some, e.g. social sciences courses,
to one year. may have as little as 10 hours, and rely more on the stu-
dents’ individual reading. The most common form of in-
COURSES FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS struction is lectures to groups of 25-30 students. In some
Lund University offers more than 300 courses in Eng- subjects, laboratory work is a naturally important element.
lish recommended for exchange students. These courses
are presented on our website for up-to-date information. EXCHANGE STUDENTS WELCOME
Exchange students can also take extra courses in subjects The International Desk coordinates the official Arrival
such as Swedish and Scandinavian culture and society and Day, part of the Welcoming Reception for the interna-
courses in European and global issues. Exchange students tional exchange students at the beginning of each semes-
can also apply for Swedish language courses. ter, together with the student unions, student nations and
student mentors.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR
EXCHANGE STUDENTS “I am glad that I had the opportunity
Students coming to Lund University as exchange stu-
to go on exchange to Lund University.
dents must have adequate knowledge of English in order
to study the courses held in English. For non-Europeans The people I made friends with in the
who are not native English speakers, an internationally time we shared there were amazing.”
Exhange student (New Zealand)
APPLYING FOR EXCHANGE STUDIES:
You must fi rst apply for the exchange at your home university; either through your central International Offi ce or
through an international coordinator at your department or faculty. | Read more about exchange studies on our website
http://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/exchange | General questions: International Desk, Lund University, +46 (0)46 222 0100, desk@stu.lu.se
BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S STUDIES 29
BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S STUDIES
Lund University offers international students an extensive range of education with more than
90 Master’s degree programmes, 500 free-standing courses and two Bachelor’s programmes
taught in English.
With subjects ranging from International Human Rights,
Entrepreneurship and Middle Eastern Studies to Sustain-
able Urban Design, Biotechnology and Film and Media
Producing, our eight faculties and specialised research
centres offer you a wide choice for your studies.
The programmes taught at Lund University employ a
multi- or trans-disciplinary approach in an environment
of exceptional academic competence and cultural diver-
sity. All education is closely tied to current research and
many of the courses are truly unique.
International guest lecturers and speakers from busi-
ness, government, NGOs and research regularly feature
as part of the curriculum to further connect studies to the
professional world.
Being an international Bachelor’s or Master’s student
at Lund gives you more than just a high quality education.
International programmes provide excellent opportunities
to form a global network of professional colleagues, as well
as establishing contacts locally here in Sweden.
Many leading politicians, entrepreneurs, lawyers and
cultural figures received their education at Lund Univer-
sity. And as many as 82% of our students get permanent
employment within six months of graduation, including
in high prominent organisations such as the UN, World
Health Organisation and many other corporate companies.
APPLYING FOR PROGRAMMES:
Bachelor’s programmes in Fine Art and in Development Studies 56 and 70
Master’s programmes offered in English 35-95
Courses (free-standing) can be found on our website, visit www.lunduniversity.lu.se
30 PHD STUDIES
PHD STUDIES
World-class research, outstanding research staff and specialised research environments create a breeding
ground for PhD studies at Lund University. Doctoral candidates at Lund University are not only well prepared
for successful careers as independent researchers but they also have strong possibilities to publish their work
independently during their studies and to gain significant teaching experience, making them attractive in
the marketplace after graduation.
Lund University offers PhD studies in all eight faculties. There are no tuition fees for PhD studies at Lund
University.
PHD/DOCTORAL STUDIES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A PhD programme consists of two parts: courses and To be admitted to doctoral studies, you need to have
thesis, forming a total of 240 ECTS credits, in which the completed courses for at least 240 credits, of which at
doctoral thesis is to account for at least 120 credits. A PhD least 60 credits must be for Master’s level studies. In
involves a total of four years of full-time study. most cases, students will hold a Bachelor’s degree and a
In Sweden a ‘licentiate’ degree equals the completion Master’s degree, with a major in the same subject as the
of half of the coursework, or thesis, required for a full intended postgraduate study. The major must include a
PhD, i.e. a licentiate degree corresponds to two years of degree thesis presenting the results of independent re-
full-time study and at least 60 credits have to be awarded search. The quality of your thesis/theses is of particular
for a licentiate thesis. It is equivalent to the MPhil of the importance and it is important that you demonstrate a
British education system. capacity for independent thinking in this piece of work.
Students must have a very good command of English
FUNDING AND FINANCING DOCTORAL STUDIES and you may be asked to include proof of proficiency in
In Sweden, the most common form of funding postgradu- the form of a TOEFL or IELTS test, if requested by the
ate study is through appointment to a doctoral student- individual department.
ship position or a doctoral study grant position. In both
cases, the University employs the doctoral candidate as a ERASMUS MUNDUS ACTION 2
staff member and pays a salary whilst the doctoral candi- Lund University is a partner in several Erasmus Mundus
date undertakes their PhD studies. In return the doctoral Action 2 “lots”. If you are from an eligible country you
candidate provides some departmental and teaching du- can apply for a scholarship to come to Lund University.
ties (no more than 20% of their time). Scholarships are available to PhD students and may cover
living expenses. Refer to the Lund University website for
more information.
APPLYING FOR PHD STUDIES:
PhD studies are organised at the faculty level and the process for applying for PhD positions is specific to each
faculty. There is no set application period for PhD positions. Some departments advertise their positions in spring,
tain subject area. Admission to PhD positions is restricted and competition for advertised positions is usually tough.
Most faculties advertise their PhD positions on Lund University’s main website through the doctoral job vacancy
advertised for the specific vacancy. Applications are sent directly to the faculty together with the officially certi
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 31
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Lund University offers a range of professional education, available to international companies, organisations
and authorities aiming to develop their business and the expertise of their staff.
For international public and private sector organisations, Lund’s professional education gives access to
the latest research and the best lecturers in their particular field, for up-to-date professional development
of the highest quality. Professionals seeking to develop their knowledge and skills can also study through
the selection of open admission courses on offer.
Professional education ranges from short, non-credit
training courses or programmes, seminars or extended
courses, which may give academic credits. Tailored cours-
es and programmes to suit a company or organisation’s
specific professional development needs are also available INTERNATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMMES WITH SIDA
and education and training can be offered on campus in -
Lund, online or in the workplace internationally.
provide international training programmes in developing
CLIENTS ALL OVER THE WORLD
Lund University Commissioned Education has extensive the social and economic development of cooperating coun-
experience in international cooperation, including proj- tries. Examples of areas are trade and industry, democracy
ects such as international training programmes and study and human rights, the environment and infrastructure.
visits to Sweden, on-site staff training for companies and
organisations abroad, and more.
Each project is assigned a project manager responsible
for the quality assurance throughout the programme and
who will make sure that each participant receives all the
information and support needed to feel comfortable in a
foreign country and able to focus on their studies.
Clients include many Swedish and international pub-
lic authorities, foreign governments and multinational
companies such as Tetra Pak and Baxter.
Examples of open courses available to professionals:
“Through Lund University Commissioned
Education, public and private sector organ-
isations gain access to the latest research
and the best lecturers in their particular
field, for up-to-date professional develop-
Packaging and Safety ment of the highest quality.”
APPLYING FOR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
To apply for or to discuss professional education opportunities and international training programmes from Lund
University, contact Lund University Commissioned Education: info@education.lu.se or visit www.education.lu.se
32 BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S PROGRAMME DIRECTORY
BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S
PROGRAMME DIRECTORY
The following pages provide details of the international Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes taught in English
at Lund University. Most of these programmes open for applications in the international application round
in October 2011 and start in August/September 2012. See page 96 for more information on how to apply.
ERASMUS MUNDUS PROGRAMMES Erasmus Mundus programmes are
European universities and are open to students from all countries. Scholarships
covering both tuition fees and living costs are available for these programmes,
which include studies in at least two countries.
BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S PROGRAMME DIRECTORY 33
ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN 34
Industrial Design
Sustainable Urban Design
Related programme 66
66
66
ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT 36 Religious Roots of Europe
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, DEVELOPMENT & WELFARE STUDIES 68
Economic Demography
Economic Development and Growth Bachelor’s programme
Economic Growth, Innovation & Spatial Dynamics Development Studies
Economic History Master’s programmes
Asian Studies
Entrepreneurship Development Studies
European and International Tax Law European Affairs
Global Studies
Information Systems Human Geography
International Development and Management
International Marketing & Brand Management Middle Eastern Studies
Social Studies of Gender
Sustainable Business Leadership Sociology of Law – European Law
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY 45 Welfare Policies and Management
Biotechnology Related programmes
European Studies
Food Innovation and Product Design Public Health
Food Technology and Nutrition Religious Roots of Europe
Fire Safety Engineering
LAW 75
Nanoscience
Photonics European Business Law
International Human Rights Law
Water Resources Maritime Law
Related programmes
Related programmes European and International Tax Law
Geomatics Sociology of Law – European Law
Synchrotron Radiation Based Science
MEDICINE – PUBLIC HEALTH & SPORTS SCIENCES 78
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY 51 Public Health
Disaster Management Sport and Exercise Psychology
Environmental Management and Policy Sport Sciences, Sport Psychology
Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management Sport Sciences, Sports Medicine
Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science PUBLIC RELATIONS & SERVICE MANAGEMENT 81
Related programmes Service Management, Retail
Service Management, Tourism and Hospitality
Strategic Public Relations
Geographical Information Systems
SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY & MATHEMATICS 84
Physical Geography and Ecosystem Analysis Astrophysics
Public Health
Sustainable Business Leadership Bioinformatics
Sustainable Urban Design Biology, Animal Ecology
Water Resources
FINE & PERFORMING ARTS 55
Bachelor’s programme
Fine Art Biology, General
Biology, Molecular Ecology
Master’s programmes
Biology, Plant Ecology
Biology, Theoretical Ecology
Fine Art
Music – Performance Programme
Nordic Sound Fine Art
Geographical Information Systems
HUMANITIES, LANGUAGES, FILM & THEOLOGY 58 Geology
Geomatics
Archaeology – Theory and Practice Mathematical Statistics
European Studies Mathematics
Film and Media Producing 60 Molecular Biology, General
60 Molecular Biology, Medical Biology
60 Molecular Biology, Microbiology
Language and Linguistics, English 61 Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology
Language and Linguistics, French 61 Organizing Molecular Matter
Language and Linguistics, General Linguistics 62 Physical Geography and Ecosystem Analysis
Language and Linguistics, German 62 Physics
62 Protein Science
Language and Linguistics, Italian Synchrotron Radiation Based Science
Related programmes
Language and Linguistics, Latin Biotechnology
Language and Linguistics, Phonetics Nanoscience
Language and Linguistics, Spanish
Due to possible changes, see lunduniversity.lu.se
34 BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S PROGRAMME DIRECTORY | ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
Industrial Design 35 The most outstanding aspect of the School of Architecture
Sustainable Urban Design 35 is its international contacts. International guest lecturers
regularly visit and we have students from all over the world,
Related programme
giving greater breadth and new perspectives to the pro-
Energy-Efficient and Environmental Building Design 46
gramme. Our students are constantly encouraged to think
outside the box to come up with fresh and ecological ideas.
ARCHITECTURE INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
Today, more people live in cities than in rural areas. The The industrial design programme is continuously devel-
drastic global urbanisation is a major challenge for society. oping collaboration with others, focusing on all ongoing
Both the environment and the social and economic equi- changes in society, business and research. With a cross-
librium are under threat. However, there is now a global disciplinary approach and professional interaction, you
consensus on sustainable and people-friendly housing en- will benefit from Lund University’s strong position in
vironments, in which high-quality architecture plays an Scandinavia and its international focus.
important role. This increases demand for skilled archi- We teach you the skills to help orientate yourself in
tects with modern training and an understanding of the the limitless field of design and to enable you to make
major importance of environmental issues. the right decisions, communicate solutions and stand for
Lund University’s School of Architecture produces results and actions. In projects, workshops, competitions
creative architects with the ability to identify and address and exhibitions, students train ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills alike.
problems within the field of architecture and infrastruc- Our partnerships with companies, institutions and other
ture. The programme is both artistic and academic and universities allow you to develop your creativity and per-
provides comprehensive training in dealing with spatial sonality – independently and in cooperation with others.
design problems and theoretical issues. In recent years the The industrial design programme at the School of
profession has been further expanded, with examples of Industrial Design has a strong international orientation
architects who work on product development in industry and industrial designers from all over the world give guest
or on business development. lecturers or host workshops.
ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
INNOVATIVE DESIGN For their degree project
in Industrial Design at Lund University, Anna
Haupt and Terese Alstin wanted to develop a
new type of cycling helmet. From this idea, the
company Hövding Sverige AB was established.
The Hövding is a collar with a folded airbag,
which inflates in the event of an accident.
BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S PROGRAMME DIRECTORY | ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN 35
Selection criteria/additional info through a digital portfolio, showing design works in
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
IN INDUSTRIAL DESIGN selection. tecture. Applicants who submit a sufficient portfo
Tuition fees provided that they can prove that they are registered
for the last semester of a programme leading to such
a degree. An official document stating that they are
likely to be awarded the degree before the start of the
Master’s programme must be submitted. The degree
certificate has to be presented before the start of the
Programme overview Contact
In the Master’s programme you will focus on one of Programme webpage versity.lu.se for details on English proficiency levels.
ogy, or man and nature. The programme consists of How to apply
individual industrial design projects, workshops and
additional theoretical courses. Programme coordinator In addition to the documents mentioned in that
of knowledge within the field of design. By organising
exhibitions, seminars and workshops you will commu
nicate your work and participate in the public debate. when you apply to this programme.
The School of Industrial Design offers you a creative
environment with excellent workshop facilities. As MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN Selection criteria/additional info
SUSTAINABLE URBAN DESIGN The complete application will be reviewed regarding
portunities for a multidisciplinary approach through authenticity, degree and knowledge of English by the
cooperation with other faculties.
Students will become authorities in their chosen sub
ject, whether in their conceptually creative, strategic ranking of the applications will be made by the coor
or technical capacity. dinators of the Sustainable Urban Design programme.
Above all, the Master’s programme encourages the The selection criteria of the applications will be as fol
Programme overview a. Portfolio
Programme modules/Courses Making the world’s growing cities healthy, attractive
and sustainable is an exceptional challenge. Lund c. Grades in the Bachelor’s Degree
University, located in the dynamic Öresund region, is
a global leader in balancing urban economic growth Tuition fees
and environmental development and offers superb
resources for studying the diverse aspects of sustain
ability and design. The Master’s programme in Sus
There are extra curricula courses that the students tainable Urban Design at the School of Architecture
humanistic modern design that promotes liveability, Contact
Career prospects community building and social sustainability. Drawing Programme webpage
On completion of the Master’s degree, you will be well on best practices and advanced research into urban
prepared to continue these discussions in whatever Programme coordinator
capacity you choose to work, be it designer, entrepre programme produces highly skilled professionals, ca
neur, design coordinator or researcher, in the public or pable of meeting the challenge of sustainable urban
private sectors, in a team or as an individual. design as productive, successful individuals who are
creative, insightful and intellectually skilled in their
approach to the profession and their practice.
The objectives of the Master’s programme in Sustain
they can prove that they are registered for the last
semester of a programme leading to such a degree.
An official document stating that they are likely to
be awarded the degree before the start of the Mas social, economic and environmental intentions in
ter’s programme must be submitted. The degree cer physical form through urban design.
tificate has to be presented before the start of the
Programme modules/Courses
versity.lu.se for details on English proficiency levels.
How to apply
In addition to the documents mentioned in that
ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose
tions necessary to benefit from the programme. The
portfolio is to be a pdf file on a standard compact disk. Career prospects
After graduating from the programme you will have
the necessary skills to practise as an urban designer
with particular expertise in sustainable urban design.
221 00 Lund, Sweden.
The statement of purpose should be in relation to
A BSc in architecture, landscape architecture, urban
and Behaviour and Man and Nature.
chitecture, planning and design. Aesthetic aware
ness and visual communication skills demonstrated
36 BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S PROGRAMME DIRECTORY | ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT
ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Management Control 37 from the vast array of courses on offer at Lund University
Corporate and Financial Management 37 to add depth, breadth or specific profiling in line with
Economic Demography 37
their needs and interests.
Economic Development and Growth 38
Our students can choose from a wide range of specialist
Economic Growth, Innovation & Spatial Dynamics 38
Economic History 39 subjects and attend lectures by some of our best researchers,
Economics (1 or 2 years) 39 international guest professors, and business leaders from a
Entrepreneurship 40 broad spectrum of sectors and organisations.
European and International Tax Law 40 We have a long tradition of transcending boundaries
Finance (1 or 2 years) 41
and working together with the world of commerce and
Globalisation, Brands and Consumption 41
industry, with other kinds of organisations and with other
Information Systems 41
International Economics with a Focus on China 42 universities throughout the world. We offer one of the
International Marketing & Brand Management 43 widest ranges of Master’s degree programmes in Scandina-
Managing People, Knowledge & Change 43 via – a fact which reflects our strong research foundation
Sustainable Business Leadership 43 as well as our profile of being more than a business school.
Innovation and creative thinking characterise all our
education. We aim to provide our students with a solid
SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT platform for their future lives and careers, and thus our
Graduates from the School of Economics and Manage- students follow courses in important areas such as innova-
ment are well prepared to be leaders of tomorrow. We tion and globally responsible leadership – complementing
provide a well-profiled, research-based education that is the knowledge they acquire in their chosen majors. We
international and multidisciplinary in nature and helps endeavour to convey to students a ‘global mindset’ and
equip students to hold key positions in industry and soci- train them to be ready to take leadership positions across
ety in an increasingly globalised world. linguistic and cultural boundaries.
As well as ensuring that the programmes we offer are The educational methods used – case methodology,
of the highest quality, our students benefit from a creative group projects, reality-based learning, learning portfolios,
climate which encourages personal development and degree projects and the preparation of reports – combine
entrepreneurial thinking. to enable our students to develop a range of proficiencies
The School of Economics and Management is more which serve them well both in their future careers and in
than a business school. In many cases students can benefit their life in general.
ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT
The School of Economics and Management is
EQUIS accredited. EQUIS stands for European
Quality Improvement System. This accreditation
is issued by the EFMD – the European Founda-
tion for Management Development.
PERVEZ GHARUI, visiting professor at the School of Economics & Management. ”Students are ex
posed to the contacts that we establish through our research. For example, we bring in guest speakers
BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S PROGRAMME DIRECTORY | ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT 37
MASTER’S PROGRAMME Selection criteria/additional info Career prospects
The programme prepares you for a professional career
IN ACCOUNTING AND statement of purpose. in corporate management, financial management,
MANAGEMENT CONTROL
Tuition fees vestment banking or in corporate finance functions in
EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme is 110 000 business administration. Graduates have found work
nance and Orkla.
Programme overview Contact
If your ambition is to get professional training to Programme webpage
work as a financial accountant or a controller, this
programme is specially designed for you. A career in control
Programme coordinator
both the theory and practice of accounting and man on English proficiency levels.
agement control – areas that are at the core of this
Master’s programme. titative courses in business. For more information on
With this programme you will:
MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN
CORPORATE AND FINANCIAL
and control systems MANAGEMENT How to apply
In addition to the documents mentioned in that
trol are practised checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose
specific practical problems
economic, legal, behavioural and organisational Programme overview or GRE tests. GMAT code, School of Economics and
contexts Is your ambition to have a future career working with
The Lund Learning Model Selection criteria/additional info
The School of Economics and Management adopts a
undergraduate degree in business with a major in fi statement of purpose.
The aim is to increase students’ capacity for advanced
vated, appreciate a tough workload including weekly Tuition fees
research in each particular field, and we encourage EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme is 110 000
students to improve their skills in terms of both critical The target audience of the programme consists of
thinking and practical application. students who are aiming for a career in corporate
management, for example, as general managers or
Programme modules/Courses management consultants, in financial advisory, for ex Contact
Compulsory courses ample, as financial analysts or investment bankers, or Programme webpage
in controlling, treasury, or other financial management
functions. Whether working in financial management management
or financial advisory, senior management or manage Programme coordinator
and Accountability. One of the following electives ment consulting, understanding how to analyse cor
porate performance, firm value, and credit worthiness
and the impact of strategic decisions and corporate
MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN
is knowledge of how to finance and manage the risk
ECONOMIC DEMOGRAPHY
Career prospects of how to design control and incentive systems.
After graduation you will be able to work in fields
such as financial accounting, public sector accounting, process and information combine. The programme
consultancy, and management control.
determine whether these decisions make sense in a
Programme overview
are often confronted with issues that have important Economic demography explores population charac
teristics and dynamics from an economic perspective.
level. It is recommended that students also have done finance executives often make decisions with impor Economic demography was brought into focus in the
ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT
grew more rapidly than previously considered. Today,
lu.se for details on English proficiency levels. apparent in corporate advisory positions, such as in the big population topic has shifted to population age
management consulting or investment banking. ing while the issue of population decline is just about
How to apply to enter into the agenda.
Programme modules/Courses Population ageing not only implies an increase in
In addition to the documents mentioned in that Compulsory courses the share of elderly but also an ageing of the labour
checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose
Electives ture which have a strong impact on the economy.
Population change, at the same time, is influenced
or GRE tests. GMAT code, School of Economics and both by economic and social factors. Hence, it is of
fundamental importance not to limit our studies to the
on economic factors and welfare systems, but also to
include analyses of the causes of population change.
38 BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S PROGRAMME DIRECTORY | ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT
Economic and social changes related to demographic Selection criteria/additional info
MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN
changes are global issues and the Master’s Programme In the selection process, the committee will take into
in Economic Demography provides training in the theo ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT account the following criteria and relative weights in
AND GROWTH
graphic dynamics. It focuses on the processes under
lying population change, the contexts in which these
of such processes. Special interest is also given to stud
ies on the family and the labour market, migration pat
terns and health and mortality issues.
www.uc3m.es/medeg
Programme modules/Courses
Programme overview
study, but there will be a provision to leave after one The Erasmus Mundus Master’s programme in Economic
to provide a certificate of language proficiency,
first year gives broad knowledge of the socioeconomic ter’s programme organised by a consortium including
aspects of demography and the tools needed to un
derstand and study these processes, while the second and Sweden. MEDEG lasts two academic years, includes
year provides more detailed knowledge necessary for
a career as a demographer.
Compulsory courses
of lectures, classes, tutorials and essay writing with
individual supervisors. MEDEG combines the comple
Electives mentary expertise existing at three leading European
universities into a common platform of graduate edu
cation and training. This objective is pursued within
the guidelines of the Bologna process and aims
to contribute to the development of the European
Higher Education Area. Tuition fees
Programme modules/Courses
Madrid or at University of Warwick in England. Empha
sis is on economic theory and technical skills. The first
year begins in late September and ends with a joint Contact
Programme webpage
Career prospects in Lund by end of August and during this year students
There is a demand for demographic studies at all levels create their own profiles through specialisation in dif Programme coordinator
of government, as well as in the private sector. Market ferent directions. At the Lund Department of Economic
ing, insurance and municipal planning are three areas History, courses related to development economics,
where demographic skills are in increasing demand.
Given the wide scope of the programme and its inter change, etc. can be taken. A summer workshop ends
disciplinary nature, graduates can expect employment MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN
opportunities not only in the areas specified above but ECONOMIC GROWTH, INNOVATION
within a multitude of areas. Career prospects
High employability of MEDEG students at national and & SPATIAL DYNAMICS
international level is consistent with the objectives of
the European Higher Education Area. Students edu
cated and trained at MEDEG will find plenty of career
opportunities both at national and international in
versity.lu.se for details on English proficiency levels. stitutions working on economic development, such as
How to apply Programme overview
Economic growth, innovation and entrepreneurship
In addition to the documents mentioned in that thanks, multinational companies and consulting firms. are areas of intense research in a number of countries
checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose For students willing to develop an academic career, the
national research. This Master’s programme combines
research at scholarly level in the fields of development the three areas, meeting a need in analytical and plan
economics, economic history, applied economics and ning work for the ability to merge knowledge about
Selection criteria/additional info international economics. The participating institutions economic modelling and the role of innovation and
offer talented students, oriented towards an academic entrepreneurship with empirical evidence of economic
statement of purpose. career, the possibility to continue their postgraduate change across time and space.
education in one of their doctoral programmes. The programme provides knowledge about theories
ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT
Tuition fees of economic growth and innovation, as well as insights
into the historical evidence of economic growth and
innovation, the spatial dimensions of economic growth
and innovation and entrepreneurial activity and the
the ability to critically assess reports and scientific lit
Contact erature as well as the ability to carry out investigations
Programme webpage the European system, in economics, economic history, and analyses within the field.
statistics or mathematics. English proficiency must be
Programme coordinator Programme modules/Courses
study, but there will be a provision to leave after one
How to apply
Compulsory courses
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Research Design; Small Business Economics, Regional conditions under different circumstances. ticular field of specialisation and be introduced to im-
Development and Entrepreneurship; Econometrics with Lund University is renowned for its research in eco- portant research techniques.
Time Series Analysis; Innovation, Energy and Sustain- nomic history, which is of high international standard. The School of Economics and Management offers
ability. Electives (7.5 ECTS credits each): Organisational The programme takes full advantage of this thriving both a one-year MSc degree (60 credits) and a two-year
Development; Managing New Venture Growth; Com- environment, giving our students an invaluable link MSc degree (120 credits) in Economics. The one-year
parative Analysis of Economic Change, the Global Econ- to state-of-the-art research. programme is designed to give you sound knowledge
omy and Long-Term Economic Growth; Institutions, of the basic methods of advanced economics and to
Economic Growth, and Equity; Population and Living Programme modules/Courses allow you to specialise in a specific area of interest,
Standards; Human Geography: Social, Economic and The full programme comprises two years of full-time as well as enabling you to apply your knowledge to
Environmental Challenges for Cities, Landscapes and study, but there will be a provision to leave after one analyse real world problems. The two-year programme
Regions; Geographical Information Systems: Advanced year with a Master of Science (60 ECTS credits). further deepens this knowledge, broadens the areas of
Applications; Geographical Information Systems (GIS): Compulsory courses (7.5 ECTS credits each): Compara- interest and/or introduces you to research methods.
Interdisciplinary Applications. tive Analysis of Economic Change; Population and Living
The programme ends with a Master’s degree project. Standards; Research Design, Econometrics with Time Se- Programme modules/Courses
ries Analysis; Institutions, Economic Growth and Equity; Within the programme you can choose from different
Career prospects the Global Economy and Long-Term Economic Growth. specialisations; Econometrics, Financial Economics,
Graduates will qualify for any profession that requires Electives (7.5 ECTS credits each): Economic Growth Health, Family and Labour Economics, International
intellectual judgement, evaluation and analysis of eco- Over Time and Space; Causes of Demographic Change; and Development Economics, Macroeconomics, Micro-
nomic facts and ideas, and good communication skills. Economics of Innovation; Innovation, Energy and Sus- economics, and Public Economics. You will take 15 ECTS
Graduates are particularly well equipped for analytical tainability; China and the Asia Pacific; Human Capital credits of core courses and 30 ECTS credits of courses
and planning work in government and international in a Historical Perspective; Consequences of Demo- within your specialisation during the first year. In the
organisations, as well as for work in non-governmental graphic Change; Advanced Time Series Analysis. second year students take a further 7.5 ECTS credits of
organisations and consultancy. The programme ends with a degree project. core courses, and 37.5 ECTS credits of electives within
economics and other disciplines. Each year ends with
Admission requirements Career prospects a 15 ECTS credit degree project. See www.lusem.lu.se/
An undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) with at least 60 Graduates are particularly equipped for analytical economics for more information on courses within the
credits (ECTS) in business administration, economics, work in the private and public sectors that requires respective specialisations.
economic history, history, social and economic geog- intellectual judgement, evaluation and analysis of eco-
raphy or statistics. English B (advanced), see www. nomic facts and ideas, and good communication skills. Career prospects
lunduniversity.lu.se for details on English proficiency You will be qualified for positions within the private
levels. Admission requirements and public sectors. The programme also provides excel-
An undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) with at least 60 lent preparation for doctoral studies. Graduates find
How to apply credits (ECTS) in economics, economic history, history, employment in the financial sector, in government au-
Follow the instructions on page 96-97. or statistics. English B (advanced), see www.lunduni- thorities and public institutions, in the health sector, in
In addition to the documents mentioned in that versity.lu.se for details on English proficiency levels. large companies and private research centres and in a
checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose large number of international institutions.
(see instructions on www.lusem.lu.se/statement-of- How to apply
purpose) when you apply to this programme. Follow the instructions on page 96-97. Admission requirements
In addition to the documents mentioned in that An undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) with at least 60
Selection criteria/additional info checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose credits (ECTS) in economics. These credits must in-
Selection is based on academic qualifications and (see instructions on www.lusem.lu.se/statement-of- clude courses in intermediate microeconomics and
statement of purpose. purpose) when you apply to this programme. econometrics (quantitative methods), or the equiva-
lent knowledge. English B (advanced), see www.lund-
Tuition fees Selection criteria/additional info university.lu.se for details on English proficiency levels.
There are no tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. For non EU/ Selection is based on academic qualifications and
EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme is 100 000 statement of purpose. How to apply
SEK per year. For details on tuition fees and scholarships, Follow the instructions on page 96-97.
see page 96-97. Tuition fees We encourage applicants to submit results from
There are no tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. For non EU/ GMAT and/or GRE tests when applying to this pro-
Contact EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme is 100 000 gramme. GMAT code, School of Economics and Man-
Programme webpage SEK per year. For details on tuition fees and scholarships, agement, Lund University: 8VR-PL-07.
www.lunduniversity.lu.se/ see page 96-97.
Economic-Growth-Innovation-Spatial-Dynamics Selection criteria/additional info
Programme coordinator Contact Selection is based on academic qualifications.
Dr Håkan Lobell, studievagledare@ekh.lu.se Programme webpage
www.lunduniversity.lu.se/economic-history Tuition fees
Programme coordinator There are no tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. For non EU/
Dr Håkan Lobell, studievagledare@ekh.lu.se EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme is 110 000
MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN SEK per year. For details on tuition fees and scholarships,
ECONOMIC HISTORY see page 96-97.
MASTER’S PROGRAMME Contact
IN ECONOMICS Programme webpage
ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT
www.lunduniversity.lu.se/economics1
Programme webpage
www.lunduniversity.lu.se/economics2
Programme coordinator
Programme overview Dr Mårten Wallette, master@nek.lu.se
Economic history is not only about the past; it is also
a way to look at the present and the future in the
context of accumulated experience. Core courses deal Programme overview
with population and living standards, institutions and The programme provides you with deepened and
economic growth, as well as the international economy thorough knowledge of modern economic theories,
and globalisation. Optional courses are offered on a concepts and techniques and their applications. You
broad range of topics. Methodological issues are ad- will acquire the necessary tools to investigate advanced
dressed in both qualitative and quantitative terms and economic problems and gain specialised knowledge
you will acquire the ability to carry out investigations in your specific field of interest. You will also become
and analyses concerning changes in social and economic familiar with major and recent literature in your par-
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mercialise research developed at Lund University. You The programme is built on mandatory and optional
MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN will also be prepared for work with new venture proj- elements featuring oral and written examinations
ENTREPRENEURSHIP ects in established firms, as well as with new and small throughout the course together with problem-solving
ventures. Other career opportunities include employ- tasks relevant to the learning outcomes, and designed
ment as a business advisor, consultant or TTO manager. for active participation on behalf of the students.
An undergraduate degree (BA/BSc). English B (ad- Structure of Tax Systems, Comparative Taxation, Sourc-
vanced), see www.lunduniversity.lu.se for details on es of Law and General Principles (15 ECTS credits),
English proficiency levels. Methods of Interpretation, Access to Treaty Freedoms,
Judicial Remedies and Administrative Cooperation (15
Are you interested in creative problem solving? Have Follow the instructions on page 96-97. ECTS credits), Specialised courses; Direct Taxation or
you ever thought of starting your own business? Or In addition to the documents mentioned in that Indirect Taxation (15 ECTS credits), Master’s degree
are you constantly coming up with new ideas? If yes, checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose thesis (15 ECTS credits).
this Master’s Programme should be your first choice. (see instructions on www.lusem.lu.se/statement-of-
The programme builds on real life experience, with real purpose) and a CV when you apply to this programme.
life entrepreneurs as mentors and an action-oriented We encourage applicants to submit results from GMAT Tax consultants, legal advisors, judges and civil servants
teaching approach. and/or GRE tests. GMAT code, School of Economics and involved in international business and transactions, as
Entrepreneurial skills enable individuals to discover Management, Lund University: 8VR-PL-07. well as business decision makers need to train the Eu-
and exploit opportunities in the marketplace, as well ropean and international tax law methods taught in
as to drive innovation in existing companies. The this programme. The programme allows students to
programme is divided into two tracks: New Venture Selection is based on academic qualifications and design their own profile thanks to the optional courses
Creation, which focuses on the creation of new inde- statement of purpose. they take, which will provide them with the competi-
pendent ventures, and Corporate Entrepreneurship tive edge necessary to apply for positions on the la-
and Innovation, which focuses on the entrepreneurial bour market. The programme is suited for employment
process in existing businesses. There are no tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. For non EU/ within private practice, national and EU institutions,
The track New Venture Creation is targeting students EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme is 110 000 and legal research.
who want to start up their own business. You are given SEK per year. For details on tuition fees and scholarships,
the option to either work on a project where you de- see page 96-97.
velop your own idea or to develop a project based on An undergraduate degree in Law (LL.B.), including 15
research conducted at Lund University. Aspects such as credits (ECTS) in tax law or an undergraduate degree in
profitability, feasibility as well as both economic and Economics or Business Administration (BA/BSc) includ-
environmental sustainability are assessed concerning www.lunduniversity.lu.se/Entrepreneurship ing 30 credits (ECTS) in tax law or equivalent knowl-
the business projects. edge. English B (advanced), see www.lunduniversity.
The track Corporate Entrepreneurship and Inno- Stina Johannesson, entrepreneurship@fek.lu.se lu.se for details on English proficiency levels.
vation is addressing students who want to work on
projects within established organisations. Prospective
business advisors, consultants, etc. can also benefit Follow the instructions on page 96-97.
from the knowledge and experiences provided by the
MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN
In addition to the documents mentioned in that
programme. With this track you will gain knowledge EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose
on how business opportunities are identified, devel- TAX LAW (see instructions on www.lusem.lu.se/statement-of-
oped, organised and implemented in the organisation. purpose) when you apply to this programme.
(7.5 ECTS cred- Selection is based on academic qualifications and
its each): the Entrepreneurial Process and Opportunity statement of purpose and, if necessary, an interview.
Recognition, Entrepreneurial Marketing: Analysis and
Communication, Entrepreneurial Finance and Resource
Acquisition, Managing New Venture Growth. This track The programme provides an in-depth understanding There are no tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. For non EU/
ends with an entrepreneurial project (30 ECTS credits). of both practical and theoretical aspects of taxation EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme is 100 000
- within the European Union and taxation in relation SEK per year. For details on tuition fees and scholarships,
(7.5 ECTS credits each): Corporate Entrepre- to cross-border transactions within and outside the see page 96-97.
neurship, Innovation Management and Open Innova- Internal Market. The programme is designed to meet
tion, Organising for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the demands of the market for cutting-edge knowl-
Integration work. Internship and degree project (30 edge on multi-jurisdictional tax issues and the overall
credits ECTS). goal is to train students with the polycentric nature of www.lunduniversity.lu.se/european-international-
sources of tax law applicable to global trade. Students tax-law
will learn how to deal with cross-border transactions
The knowledge and skills gained from this programme in practical relevant situations with support of an ap- Sofia Rosendahl, master@har.lu.se
will be particularly useful for graduates who want to propriate knowledge of theoretical and practical legal
start up businesses based on their own ideas or to com- methods. Both direct and indirect taxes are covered.
ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT
“The programme was very well structured as it walked you
through everything like new business generation all the
way up to the angle of venture growth. It was a nice step-
by-step year of how to grow a business, and right along
that I was starting my own company, Shojen.”
Troy Jensen (USA), Master’s in Entrepreneurship.
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Management, Lund University: 8VR-PL-07.
MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN An undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) with at least 60
FINANCE credits (ECTS) in business administration (major). Eng-
Selection is based on academic qualifications. lish B (advanced), see www.lunduniversity.lu.se for
details on English proficiency levels.
There are no tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. For non EU/
EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme is 110 000 Follow the instructions on page 96-97.
SEK per year. For details on tuition fees and scholarships, In addition to the documents mentioned in that
see page 96-97. checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose
(see instructions on www.lusem.lu.se/statement-of-
This programme extends students’ knowledge of all purpose) when you apply to this programme. We also
major areas of financial decision-making. It prepares encourage applicants to submit results from GMAT
students for future careers in the financial services sec- www.lunduniversity.lu.se/finance1 and/or GRE tests. GMAT code, School of Economics
tor, e.g., in commercial and investment banking, in- and Management, Lund University: 8VR-PL-07.
surance firms and supervisory authorities, in corporate www.lunduniversity.lu.se/finance2
finance functions in financial and non-financial firms.
It also prepares students for further studies in finance. Dr Mårten Wallette, master@nek.lu.se Selection is based on academic qualifications and
The programme is research-driven and based on the statement of purpose.
principle of academic rigour in practical application.
Advanced theoretical and empirical concepts in both
MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN
financial economics and corporate finance are on the There are no tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. For non EU/
curriculum. You will gain a thorough understanding of, GLOBALISATION, BRANDS EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme is 110 000
and training in, effective identification, analysis and AND CONSUMPTION SEK per year. For details on tuition fees and scholarships,
resolution of complex financial problems. Important see page 96-97.
objectives are to familiarise students with the main
areas of investigation and research techniques used in
finance, and to give students the general knowledge
required to specialise in their preferred area of finance. www.lunduniversity.lu.se/
The School of Economics and Management offers globalisation-brands-consumption
both a one-year MSc degree (60 ECTS credits) and a
two-year MSc degree (120 ECTS credits) in Finance. The Understanding societal shifts, trends and their inter- Eva Porenius, graduate@ehl.lu.se
one-year programme is designed to give you a sound play with consumption lay the foundation for possi-
knowledge in the basic methods of advanced finance bilities to develop future innovations that may change
and to allow you to specialise in a specific area of inter- consumption in radical ways, provide large profits for
est, as well as enabling you to apply your knowledge to the business, and ideally improve the world in terms
analyse real world problems. The two-year programme of sustainability. MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN
further deepens this knowledge, broadens the areas of This programme will provide you with a deeper un- INFORMATION SYSTEMS
interest and/or introduces you to research methods. derstanding and knowledge of consumers from a cul-
tural perspective, focusing on future scenarios of the
surrounding world, consumers, and the high-level so-
(7.5 ECTS credits each): cietal changes that influence consumption on a global
Foundations of Finance, Financial Econometrics, The- and local level. The programme will present you with
ory of Corporate Finance, Empirical Finance, Manage- ample opportunities to dive deeper into consumer un-
rial Finance, Financial Valuation and Risk Management. derstanding and methods for collecting information
The year ends with a degree project (15 ECTS credits). about consumer trends, simultaneously as you broaden
(7.5 ECTS credits each): your horizon with business and business relationship Since information systems are prevalent in almost
Topics in Corporate Finance, Topics in Financial Eco- understanding. every aspect of modern business and are required to
nomics. See www.lusem.lu.se/finance for details on achieve today’s business strategies, it is important to
specialisation courses and elective courses. The year understand the wider business context of information
ends with a degree project (15 ECTS credits). The School of Economics and Management adopts a systems as well as how they should be designed to
student-centred approach to teaching and learning. reach sound technical performance and interaction
The aim is to increase students’ capacity for advanced qualities. Modern information systems do not have to
After graduation, there are extensive job opportuni- problem solving, resulting in better decision-making be limited to the standard desktop computer or termi-
ties for you as a finance professional and specialist. abilities. Our courses are based on state-of-the-art nal and can be designed for user needs of mobile work-
Future careers could include positions in the financial research in each particular field, and we encourage ers or business people, which places new demands on
services sector (commercial and investment banking), students to improve their skills in terms of both criti- design work and interaction models. Likewise, many
insurance firms, supervisory authorities, corporate cal thinking and practical application. of the bread-and-butter systems are either already
finance functions in both financial and non-financial built and exist as Legacy systems or are nowadays ICT
firms, or as a financial consultant. Graduates have commodities bought in the form of COTS (Commer-
found employment at, for example, Deutsche Bank, Consumer Culture Theory (10 ECTS cred- cial off-the-shelf) like Enterprise Resource Planning
McKinsey, Accenture, Maersk, J.P. Morgan and Gold- its), Customer Studies and Innovation (5 ECTS credits), (ERP) systems, Supply Chain Management (SCM) sys-
man Sachs. Research Methods (7.5 ECTS credits), E-marketing, So- tems, Business Process Management Systems (BPMS),
ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT
cial Media and Brands (7.5 ECTS credits). Enterprise Decision Management (EDM) systems, and
(choose 3 courses): Understanding so on. These are then deployed in the organisation.
An undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) with at least 90 Consumption, International Business Relationships, Thus, the role of IS and ISD changes to accommodate
credits (ECTS) in business administration and/or eco- Retailing and Distribution Channels, Marketing Intel- new use patterns and business processes and strate-
nomics. These must include a course in basic microeco- ligence – Theory and Practice, Global Business & Con- gies in a world of agile and global e-Businesses. The
nomics, a course in intermediate finance, and a course sumption. overall goal of the programme is to provide students
in econometrics or statistics. English B (advanced), see The programme ends with a Master’s degree project. with an advanced understanding of these aspects of
www.lunduniversity.lu.se for details on English pro- IS and ISD. Following this comprehensive goal, theo-
ficiency levels. retical concepts, models and tools will be compared
Knowledge in these areas of specialisation is of increas- with real and complex problems in IS and ISD in order
ing demand, and graduates can seek positions in inter- to train students in advanced problem solving. The
Follow the instructions on page 96-97. national firms within marketing, strategy, brand and programme also aims at introducing, explaining and
We also encourage applicants to submit results product management, sales and marketing research. applying the methodological aspects of studying ISD.
from GMAT and/or GRE tests when applying to this Graduates are also eligible for applying for postgradu- The programme is capabilities-driven which means
programme. GMAT code, School of Economics and ate studies in business administration. that after completing the programme graduates have
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-
programme serves to provide students with deepened parative Analysis of Economic Change.
These are courses within the specialisations
courses combined provide a profound knowledge of
China’s economic macro-policies, micro-level develop-
MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN
-
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS China has embedded itself into the Asia Pacific growth
- WITH A FOCUS ON CHINA region. These are courses at the ad-
vanced level in the fields of International Economics
and Economic History.
Research Methods.
The programme ends with a Master’s degree project
Prospective employers are internationally operat-
ing companies, various areas of the financial sector,
such as commercial banks, insurance companies, stock
There is high demand for graduates with an in-depth -
- knowledge of the Chinese economy and China’s role
ues graduates who have a combination of business and in the Asia-Pacific and the global economy. This pro- employment at private research centres. Many interna-
gramme will provide you with knowledge of the cur- tional institutions have a constant demand for econo-
- rent affairs of China’s economy based on the methods
of advanced economics and economic history.
Through this programme you will:
own businesses. institutions
tional economics and economic history,
includes courses in intermediate microeconomics and
-
The labour market for economists with a specialisation -
in International Economics is naturally broadening in university.lu.se for details on English proficiency levels.
- an increasingly globalised world. Intensifying trade
relations and cross country investment flows with East
English proficiency levels. Asia, and particularly China as the new growth pole of
the Asia-Pacific region, create a constant demand for We encourage applicants to submit results from
-
-
In addition to the documents mentioned in that Only few European universities are in the position to
checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose offer a specialised degree, which combines both a solid
education in International Economics and in-depth
knowledge of China’s economy. Graduates from this
you apply to this programme. programme will therefore have an outstanding chance
of employment in the national and international la-
bour markets.
The programme contains three types of courses. All
This block contains two courses, Advanced
- Microeconomic Theory and Advanced Econometrics,
ment of purpose. for students who specialise in economics within the china
-
tory as their general orientation, the block consists
ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT
“Lund is a hotspot for entrepreneurship and inno-
vation – through this state-of-the-art programme
students are given exclusive access to a unique net-
work of highly skilled entrepreneurs.”
Kristina Eneroth, Vice Dean, School of Economics & Management, on the Master’s Programme in Entrepreneurship.
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MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN Selection criteria/additional info Career prospects
INTERNATIONAL MARKETING The programme is aimed in particular, but not exclusive
statement of purpose. ly, at students seeking to pursue careers in management
AND BRAND MANAGEMENT consulting, human resources or general management.
Tuition fees It is evident that the labour market values graduates
EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme is 110 000
able to work in fields such as management consultancy,
human resources and general management.
Programme overview Contact
While most programmes will focus on either inter Programme webpage
national marketing or brand management, this pro
gramme will teach you how to meet the challenges
Programme coordinator details on English proficiency levels.
to solve real and complex problems in organisations,
How to apply
will undertake independent study, design investiga
tions and apply the ideas and theories learnt through
out the programme.
MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN In addition to the documents mentioned in that
checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose
MANAGING PEOPLE, KNOWLEDGE
Key concepts of the programme: AND CHANGE
strategy or GRE tests. GMAT code, School of Economics and
rate images
Selection criteria/additional info
tionships Programme overview statement of purpose.
This programme will provide you with a better under
The Lund Learning Model standing of the various challenges facing the practis Tuition fees
The School of Economics and Management adopts a ing manager and consultant from both theoretical and
EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme is 110 000
The aim is to increase students’ capacity for advanced its inspiration from the internationally recognised
research areas of the lecturers on the programme.
These include the fields of knowledge management,
research in each particular field, and we encourage identity in organisations, organisational culture, and Contact
students to improve their skills in terms of both criti leadership and change. In particular, the programme Programme webpage
cal thinking and practical application. emphasises the strategic nature of the contemporary
challenges associated with managing organisations
Programme modules/Courses and work. Theoretical concepts, models and tools Programme coordinator
Compulsory courses will be compared with real and complex problems in
tional Marketing and Strategy, Strategic Brand Man organisations in order to train students in advanced
agement, Marketing and Management Research, problem solving. The course also aims at introducing,
Three of the explaining and applying the methodological aspects of
following electives studying organisations, especially in terms of interven
al Business Relationships, Retailing and Distribution
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
tions aimed at bringing about organisational change.
IN SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
The Lund Learning Model LEADERSHIP
The School of Economics and Management adopts a
Methods.
The aim is to increase students’ capacity for advanced
Career prospects research in each particular field, and we encourage
Graduates can seek positions in international firms students to improve their skills in terms of both criti Programme overview
within marketing, strategy, brand and product man cal thinking and practical application. The programme aims at providing students that al
agement, sales and marketing research. Graduates ready hold a first degree in a subject other than
have found employment at, for example, SAS, Mills The overall aim is to make sure that our students are
DA and UNDP. continually challenged to grow both individually and
leadership. The programme aspires at leveraging the
participants’ prior knowledge by adding and integrat
competitive forces shape and hence change business
ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT
from a sustainability perspective. The programme
does not however, aim at educating specialists in en
details on English proficiency levels. sibility vironmental or sustainability issues per se.
The syllabus has been developed by our renowned
How to apply skills faculty in close consultation with leading companies to
ensure that the programme provides highly relevant
In addition to the documents mentioned in that Programme modules/Courses transferable skills and knowledge for the workplace
checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose Compulsory courses and beyond. The programme is driven by a practical
Work and Organisation, Organisational Development, and applied teaching philosophy and focuses on expe
riential learning and development – all from a sustain
Two of the following electives ability perspective.
or GRE tests. GMAT code, School of Economics and
ing on sustainability and globally responsible business.
agement, as well as a range of practical skills in how to
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drive change from a sustainability point of view – skills specialised knowledge as well as their knowledge in
that major companies look for. sustainable business leadership. This particular amal
gamation of knowledge bases is in high demand in
The Lund Learning Model companies and organisations, and the interest is most or GRE tests. GMAT code, School of Economics and
The School of Economics and Management adopts a likely to increase further. With a degree from Lund Uni
versity you have a competitive advantage. Our brand
The aim is to increase students’ capacity for advanced is internationally recognised, we are positioned in the Selection criteria/additional info
dynamic Øresund region and you can easily gain ac
cess to top recruiters. Among the major companies statement of purpose.
research in each particular field, and we encourage that have recruited from the School of Economics and
students to improve their skills in terms of both criti Management you will notice Alfa Laval, Ericsson, Ikea, Tuition fees
cal thinking and practical application.
EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme is 110 000
Programme modules/Courses
15 ECTS credits each: Accounting and the Global Econ
Contact
for details on English proficiency levels. Programme webpage
Career prospects How to apply
Graduates from this programme will have ample op Programme coordinator
portunities of employment in organisations based on In addition to the documents mentioned in that
the combination of their technical, scientific, or other checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose
“I liked the idea of a university that is steeped in a bit of
culture and history and I considered the fact that Lund
University is renowned and highly ranked when I chose
my Master’s programme. I appreciated the informal na-
ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT
ture in Lund and the opportunity of getting to know your
teachers, working with your classmates in a team setting,
and discussing things instead of just being lectured to.”
Jonas Malmqvist (Scotland), Master’s in Managing People, Knowledge and Change.
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ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
Biotechnology 46 Examples of technology developed from research at the
Energy-Efficient and Environmental Building Design 46 Faculty of Engineering are medical ultrasound, the inkjet
Food Innovation and Product Design 46
printer, GSM mobile telephony and Bluetooth wireless
Food Technology and Nutrition 47
communication.
Fire Safety Engineering 47
Nanoscience 48 No-one knows what the future holds, but our re-
Photonics 48 searchers are working to develop sensors that can instantly
System-on-Chip 49 identify all a patient’s diseases from a drop of blood; new
Water Resources 49 cures for cancer; smaller, faster and more reliable data
Wireless Communication 50
storage and processing formats; disability aids that help
maintain human dignity; and laser beams that can both
Related programmes
Geomatics 91 find and eradicate tumours.
Synchrotron Radiation Based Science 94 Future climate and energy issues are the focus of many
of our research projects. We are also working to make
future design more environmentally friendly and humane
and future buildings low-energy, attractive and comfort-
The Faculty of Engineering (LTH) at Lund University able as well as seeing future modes of transport powered
conducts research of high international standard. We are a by renewable energy.
global leader in many disciplines, including nanotechnol- The Faculty of Engineering has strong links to industry,
ogy, laser physics, automatic control and aerosol technology. in particular to the major international companies in the
This high quality benefits you as a student in various vicinity and the research companies at Ideon Science Park,
ways: the education offered is of a high standard, the lectur- the first of its kind in Sweden. Thanks to major European
ers are knowledgeable in their fields and students have ac- and national research ventures, we will soon be situated in
cess to the latest findings. In addition, you have the oppor- one of Europe’s largest centres for research with the con-
tunity to follow unique research projects at close quarters.
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
Lund University conducts successful research of many kinds on the
boundary between medicine and engineering. One example is work
on improving diagnostic accuracy for cancer using microchips and
another concerns cell sorting using ultrasound technology.
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Preliminary programme modules/Courses
MASTER’S PROGRAMME can prove that they are registered for the last semester
of a programme leading to such a degree. An official
IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
document stating that they are likely to be awarded
the degree before the start of the Master’s pro
gramme must be submitted. The degree certificate has
to be presented before the start of the programme.
details on English proficiency levels.
Programme overview How to apply
Biotechnology is a globally expanding area with respect Career prospects
to both research and production, and Lund University is The global work market’s need of professionals within
among the leading universities in the world with sever Selection criteria/additional info this area is obvious due to environmental risks and in
al renowned scientists. A number of biotech companies creasingly demanding building regulations. There is
are operating in Lund. Biotechnology has an impact on tions.
issues like health and pharmaceuticals, food produc efficient building design, with professionals who can
tion, waste water treatment and other environmental Tuition fees rapidly lead the building industry and municipalities
issues, as well as the production of chemicals. into a sustainable future. As a graduate from this Mas
The Master’s in Biotechnology is a broad programme ter’s programme, you will be able to work in design
covering different aspects of the conversion of raw teams responsible for energy and environmental issues,
materials to products using biocatalysts, e.g. en and take the lead as key person in companies and mu
zymes and microorganisms. Both the development nicipalities pursuing energy and environmental aspects
of the biocatalyst and the process are covered. The Contact
role of biotechnology in a sustainable society is also Programme webpage be eligible to pursue your studies at the doctoral level.
discussed. The programme is aimed at those with an
interest in the possibilities of using biological systems Programme coordinator
gene technology, bioprocess technology, immuno Efficient and Environmental Building Design, appli
technology, bioseparation, enzyme technology, pro
tein engineering, metabolic engineering and process MASTER PROGRAMME IN ENERGY- degree in Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Architec
and plant design. tural Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Architec
EFFICIENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL
After completing this programme you will: BUILDING DESIGN The applicant must have fulfilled courses within
nology to meet challenges in the field
tions of small projects
of Architecture and Built Environment (coordinator)
industrial manufacturing of biotech products with
regard to raw materials, convenience, energy and services, building materials and architecture. English
sustainability Programme overview
Buildings are responsible for a large share of our glob for details on English proficiency levels.
al energy use. Energy use is in fact the main determi
Programme modules/Courses nant of a building’s global environmental footprint, How to apply
Compulsory courses: considering its total life span. The environmental deg
Electives, in total radation caused by the construction and operation of
buildings should be minimised as much as possible. Tuition fees
This new Master’s programme is timely due to the is
sue of global warming and other environmental risks
related to global energy use.
Lund University is internationally renowned for high
The expertise at Lund University is centred on a whole Contact
building perspective taking into account the need of Programme webpage
the inhabitants, as well as their comfort and health.
The Master’s programme will greatly benefit from ad
vanced research at Lund University and by strong links Programme contacts
established with the building industry.
This Master’s programme will provide knowledge,
Career prospects ronmental building design in cold climates. The ulti
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
The programme is closely aligned to market needs and mate goal is to train highly skilled professionals, who MASTER’S PROGRAMME
there is an emphasis on engineering aspects. During will significantly contribute and influence the design,
your studies you will meet not only researchers at the IN FOOD INNOVATION AND
departments but also lecturers from biotech compa taking into consideration the architecture and envi PRODUCT DESIGN
nies working with, for example, product development ronment, the inhabitants’ behaviour and needs, their
health and comfort as well as the overall economy.
the world, with a small or large multinational com The building sector is in need of professionals who are
pany, a government authority, a university or another competent in these areas.
Each of the three first semesters will consist of two
toral studies.
The themes studied each semester will be directly ap
plied in the practical course where you will work in
A BSc in biotechnology, biochemical engineering or Programme overview
The Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Food Innovation and
ology and biochemistry. Applicants who do not hold natives using an integrated design process.
BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S PROGRAMME DIRECTORY | ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY 47
programme in the field of food science and product degree before the start of the Master’s programme
development, operated by Lund University together MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN FOOD must be submitted. The degree certificate has to be
with AgroParisTech (France), UNINA University (Italy), presented before the start of the programme. English
TECHNOLOGY AND NUTRITION
and DIT (Ireland). The EMM-FIPDes aims to provide a
European dimension in the knowledge-intensive area on English proficiency levels.
of food research and development and will be highly
relevant for both EU and third-country students who How to apply
wish to be employed in the agri-food and drink sector.
The programme was approved by the EU Commission Nutrition
in 2010 and started in 2011. Selection criteria/additional info
-
Programme modules/Courses Programme overview tions.
M1: Food Science and Technology, Innovation/Man- This programme is aimed at students who want to
agement/Marketing M2 specialisations: Food Design learn more about food and who want to work with Tuition fees
and Health, Food Design and Engineering, Food Pack- innovative future foods, for instance as a part of the
aging Design, Master’s degree project. solution to major health issues such as malnutrition
and obesity. The programme covers the design and SEK per year. For details on tuition fees and scholarships,
Career prospects production of foods with health benefits. You will
Graduates will be able to find positions in and outside learn about subjects including food chemistry, food
Europe, either in their country or in a national branch processing, surface and colloid chemistry, microbiol- Contact
of an international food brand. ogy, nutrition and food analysis. Programme webpage
www.lunduniversity.lu.se/Food-Technology
Admission requirements Programme coordinator
education credits in food science and technology, nology and nutrition to meet the global challenges
biotechnology, process engineering, biochemistry or of food security
chemistry, biotechnology, process technology/engi discussions and by practising written and oral pre- MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN
neering, biochemistry, mathematics, statistics) rep sentations of small projects
resenting at least three years of study from a foreign FIRE SAFETY TECHNOLOGY
institute of higher education.
in terms of nutritional and sensory properties and
the maximum score. with regard to raw materials, convenience, energy
and sustainability.
monstrated in one of the following ways: TOEFL
Programme modules/Courses
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency. Exemption can Compulsory courses: Food Chemistry for Product For-
be made for students with English as their mother
tongue or who have completed a higher education -
ments. The Consortium Committee can admit ex- Electives (at least 15 ECTS must be chosen from these Programme overview
cellent third country students with somewhat lower The International Master of Science in Fire Safety Engi-
TOEFL scores. neering (IMFSE) is a two-year educational programme
in the Erasmus Mundus framework. This Master’s pro-
gramme is commonly organised by: Ghent University,
How to apply
See http://www.fipdes.eu/spip.php?article3 for more Surface and Colloid the University of Edinburgh, UK.
information. These three leading European research universities
- with complementary expertise in the field of Fire Safe-
Selection criteria/additional info - ty Engineering join together with the main objective
After verifying the admission criteria, students will be of creating an educational programme that defines the
-
criteria:
Courses in total: In targeting students beyond the EU, the IMFSE pro-
obtained project (30 ECTS). gramme will enhance the profile and visibility of the
2. Educational background including the grade of European Union within the educational field of FSE
Career prospects and contribute to its competitiveness.
ranking of the university graduating the student Your future job could be anywhere in the world, in a The IMFSE course consists of four semesters of 30
3. Some excellence criteria: experience in laboratory small or large multinational company, a government ECTS-credits each. The mobility structure, with possible
work and/or cooking; additional training/courses/ authority, a university or another organisation. For change in study location after each semester, gives the
workshops (which are not a part of a regular study those students who wish to continue as a researcher, students the opportunity to gain from the strengths
programme); participation in conferences and/or there is the option to go on to studies at doctoral level. and expertise of each of the three universities.
publishing of papers in peer reviewed scientific jour- The programme is closely aligned to market needs and
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
nals; international and work experience there is a strong emphasis on engineering sciences.
4. Letter of motivation During your studies you will meet not only research-
5. Letters of recommendation ers at the department but also lecturers from various nal, performance-based, fire safe design;
food companies working with, for example, product
Tuition fees development and marketing. sign tools and the many existing gaps of knowledge
See http://www.fipdes.eu/ for information on tuition and limitations;
fees and scholarships.
Contact search in the domain of FSE;
Programme webpage in microbiology, biochemistry, process technology
http://www.fipdes.eu/ and mathematics. Applicants who do not hold the the broad problems in FSE;
prove that they are registered for the last semester of types of fire detection and suppression (passive and
a programme leading to such a degree. An official doc-
ument stating that they are likely to be awarded the sessment;
48 BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S PROGRAMME DIRECTORY | ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
quantitative assessment of performance;
MASTER’S PROGRAMME There are no tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. For non EU/
IN NANOSCIENCE EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme is 140 000
SEK per year. For details on tuition fees and scholarships,
see page 96-97.
pecially European) regulation.
The classes in the first semester, covering basic topics www.lunduniversity.lu.se/Nanoscience
in Fire Safety Engineering (FSE), can be attended in
Ghent or Edinburgh. All students spend the second
On the nanometre scale, the distinction between disci-
semester in Lund, where emphasis lies on enclosure
plines such as physics, chemistry and biology becomes
fire dynamics, risk analysis and human behaviour. In
less clear. It is therefore characteristic for nanotech-
the third semester, classes are again taught in Ghent
nology to have a large degree of interdisciplinarity.
(for general FSE) or Edinburgh (with focus on struc- MASTER’S PROGRAMME
The nanoscience Master’s programme at Lund Univer-
tural engineering in the context of FSE). The fourth
sity has its scientific base in a physics description of IN PHOTONICS
semester is devoted to the Master’s thesis, hosted by
nanoscale phenomena, but in addition to nanophysics
one or more of the three institutes.
you can, depending on your background and interests,
choose to specialise in fields such as nanoelectronics,
(mobility track 1) Ghent University (G): Ba-
materials chemistry or biophysics.
sics of Structural Engineering (9 ECTS), Introduction
The programme is part of the Nanometer Structure
Consortium, one of the world’s leading nanoscience
Mass Transfer (6 ECTS) Language and Culture (6 ECTS)
research centres. You will interact with cutting-edge
(mobility track 2) University of Edinburgh
research throughout the programme, starting in the
(E): Structural Form, Function and Design Philosophy Photonics, a science born after the invention of the
first semester and building up to the Master’s proj-
(6 ECTS), Finite Element Method and Implementation laser, combines optics and electronics. It is becoming
ect. Moreover, by taking advantage of the wealth of
(9 ECTS), Fire Science and Fire Dynamics (9 ECTS), En- increasingly important in our society, as illustrated by
courses offered by Lund University, you will be able to
gineering Project Management (6 ECTS) the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics. For example, optical
explore the cross-disciplinary nature of nanoscience.
Lund University (L): Risk Assessment (8 fibre communication, which relies on optical fibres
- combined with several other photonics devices, forms
haviour in Fire (8 credits), Simulation of Fires in En- the backbone of today s information technology.
Semiconductor Physics (7.5
closures (5 ECTS) Our Master’s programme offers education in the main
ECTS), Processing and Device Technology (7.5 ECTS),
(mobility track 1) Ghent University (G): areas of photonics: engineering (generation and ma-
Materials Analysis at the Nanoscale (7.5 ECTS), The
Explosions and Industrial Fire Safety (6 ECTS), Passive nipulation of light), communication (transport of in-
Physics of Low-dimensional Structures and Quantum
Fire Protection (6 ECTS): Active Fire Protection I: Detec- formation by optical and microwave techniques), di-
Devices (7.5 ECTS), Master’s degree project (30 ECTS).
tion and Suppression (6 ECTS), Active Fire Protection agnostics (utilisation of light in industry, health care,
for specialisations in, for example
- etc.) and component technology.
Nanophysics, Materials Science or Biosensors. Full list
lation (3 ECTS), Performance-Based Design (3 ECTS)
of courses can be found on the programme website.
(mobility track 2) University of Edinburgh
(E): Real Structural Behaviour (6 ECTS) OR Structural
Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering (6 ECTS), Quan- ogy
There is an increasing demand worldwide for people
titative Methods in Fire Safety Engineering (6 ECTS),
knowledgeable in nanotechnology. Nanoscientists
Current Methods in Fire Safety Engineering (6 ECTS),
are not only needed in specialised nanotechnology
Fire Dynamics Laboratory (6 ECTS), Fire Resistance of
companies but also in more traditional industries,
Structures (6 ECTS) applications (e.g. communication).
with more and more nanotechnology being incorpo-
Ghent, Lund or Edinburgh: Master’s thesis
rated into products. Thanks to the close connection
(30 ECTS).
to world-class research, the Master’s Programme in
The courses of the programme are organised in four
Nanoscience also provides excellent preparation for
modules: Engineer-
doctoral studies and an academic career.
The minimum graduate admission requirements are: ing module: Optics and Optical Design (7.5 ECTS), La-
1) A Bachelor’s degree of Science in engineering or rec- sers (7.5 ECTS), Photonics and Optical Communication
ognised equivalent from an accredited university (7.5 ECTS), Advanced Optics and Lasers (7.5 ECTS)
A BSc in physics or nanoscience or an equivalent BSc
(minimum 3 years full-time study or 180 ECTS cred- Communication:
corresponding to at least three years of study in sci-
its). Students in their last year of such a Bachelor’s pro- Electromagnetic Wave Propagation (7.5 ECTS), An-
ence or engineering. Courses in physics of at least 40
gramme will however also be considered. tenna Technology (6 ECTS), Photonics and Optical
higher education credits and mathematics of at least
2) Sufficient English language ability. Communication (7.5 ECTS), Information Theory (6
40 higher education credits must be included. These
ECTS), Digital Communication (6 ECTS), Radio (6 ECTS),
courses should, on a basic level, cover quantum me-
Candidates for admission and/or a scholarship in IMFSE Advanced Digital Communication (9 ECTS), Microwave
chanics, electromagnetism, solid state physics, multi-
should apply online. Please see http://www.imfse. theory (7.5 ECTS) Interaction/Diagnostics: Atomic &
dimensional calculus, linear algebra and Fourier analy-
ugent.be for the application forms, deadlines and fur- Molecular Spectroscopy (7.5 ECTS), Multispectral Im-
sis. Applicants who do not hold the required degree
ther details on the admission requirements. aging (7.5 ECTS), Laser-Based Combustion Diagnostics
are eligible provided that they can prove that they
(7.5 ECTS), Medical Optics FAF150 (7.5 ECTS), Light-
are registered for the last semester of a programme
Matter Interaction (7.5 ECTS) Devices and Compo-
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
leading to such a degree. An official document stating
The tuition fee is 8000 Euro per year for non-EU/EEA nents: Semi-conductor Physics (7.5 ECTS), the Physics
that they are likely to be awarded the degree before
students and 6000 Euro per year for EU/EEA-students. of Low-Dimensional Structures and Quantum Devices
the start of the Master’s programme must be submit-
For details on tuition fees and scholarships, see http:// (7.5 ECTS), Advanced Quantum Mechanics (7.5 ECTS),
ted. The degree certificate has to be presented before
www.imfse.ugent.be Processing and Device Technology (7.5 ECTS).
the start of the programme. English B (advanced), see
A normal study week includes about four double-
www.lunduniversity.lu.se for details on English pro-
hour lectures, two double-hour exercises (tutorial-like
ficiency levels.
time) and a laboratory exercise (5 hours). All courses
www.imfse.ugent.be and www.lunduniversity.lu.se/ are integrated with the Engineering Physics, Physics
Fire-Safety and Electrical Engineering programmes at Lund Uni-
Follow the instructions on page 96-97.
versity. In addition, students will do a Master’s degree
Robert Jönsson, Robert.Jonsson@brand.lth.se, project (30 ECTS).
+46 (0)46 288 48 43
Selection of students is based on academic qualifica-
tions.
Employment opportunities exist in many areas. Appli-
cations of photonics include light detection, telecom-
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munications, information processing, illumination, ers and there are very strong links to research in the they face diminished opportunities to realise their
metrology, spectroscopy, medicine, laser material pro- field. -
cessing, robotics and defence. The photonics industry
is in rapid expansion worldwide. progress towards the human right to water. That is
Embedded Systems (7.5 ECTS), Introduction to Struc- why halving the proportion of the world population
without sustainable access to safe drinking water and
-
achieving that target is critical to the attainment of
Management (IPR) (6 ECTS), IC Project & Verification other goals.
do not hold the required degree are eligible provided If you want to make a contribution towards these
that they can prove that they are registered for the last goals, come and study for a Master’s degree in Water
semester of a programme leading to such a degree.
awarded the degree before the start of the Master’s
programme must be submitted. The degree certificate a career in systems and electronics in many different
has to be presented before the start of the programme. - aspects of water resources
-
details on English proficiency levels. ing regions in Europe, with a large concentration of world-leading expertise
interesting companies in the field, such as ST-Ericsson,
- high relevance in integrated water resources man-
Follow the instructions on page 96-97. agement (IWRM)
there will be opportunities in the European Spallation
innovative teaching environment.
Selection of students is based on academic qualifica- -
tions. tractive for the job market in Europe, the US and other
countries. Furthermore, perhaps the most interesting Integrated Water Resources Management (7.5 ECTS),
number of former Master’s students have chosen to -
-
SEK per year. For details on tuition fees and scholarships, ies around the world.
see page 96-97.
on to play important roles in the water sector, and their
www.lunduniversity.lu.se/Photonics -
not hold the required degree are eligible provided that ing outstanding professionals within regional, national
they can prove that they are registered for the last se- and international organisations.
official document stating that they are likely to be
awarded the degree before the start of the Master’s
MASTER’S PROGRAMME programme must be submitted. The degree certificate
has to be presented before the start of the programme.
IN SYSTEM-ON-CHIP not hold the required degree are eligible provided that
details on English proficiency levels. they can prove that they are registered for the last se-
mester of a programme leading to such a degree.
Follow the instructions on page 96-97. awarded the degree before the start of the Master‘s
programme must be submitted. The degree certificate
has to be presented before the start of the programme.
Selection of students is based on academic qualifica-
System-on-Chip offers a wide perspective, where tions. details on English proficiency levels.
digital and analogue design are regarded as one unit
in which different domains interact. The focus is on
CMOS, where billions of devices are used to build a Follow the instructions on page 96-97.
system on a single silicon die.
The programme is very popular, with 600-700 ap- SEK per year. For details on tuition fees and scholarships,
plicants a year. One of the reasons for its popularity is see page 96-97. Selection of students is based on academic qualifica-
the fact that it is a unique programme. It spans areas tions.
from radio frequency (RF) circuits to data conversion
and digital circuits. It is also unique in the sense that
circuit design is linked to the area of wireless commu- www.lunduniversity.lu.se/System-on-Chip
nication, where RF front-ends are co-designed with
digital baseband, which gives the possibility to build SEK per year. For details on tuition fees and scholarships,
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
complete transceivers. see page 96-97.
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
analogue/RF IC design and mixed signal/data conver www.lunduniversity.lu.se/Water-Resources
sion IC design.
IN WATER RESOURCES
a large project, where the student starts from a
digital or analogue design specification and carries
it through to silicon realisation.
cuits (ICs) using the most modern silicon technologies. Safe water and sanitation are fundamental to human
development. When people are deprived of these,
BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S PROGRAMME DIRECTORY | ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
sion Engineering (7.5 ECTS), Wireless Systems Project,
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION - or information technology including courses in prob-
ability theory, signal processing, telecommunication,
-
cants who do not hold the required degree are eligible
The programme gives a solid grounding for a career provided that they can prove that they are registered
in wireless communication, either in industry or in for the last semester of a programme leading to such
academia. On completion of the programme, students
have necessary skills for both research and develop- likely to be awarded the degree before the start of the
ment, e.g. understanding and developing future wire- Master’s programme must be submitted. The degree
The Master’s programme in Wireless Communication less systems, developing wireless networks for special certificate has to be presented before the start of the
is one of the most popular Master’s programmes at applications and understanding and enhancing existing -
- solutions. It is also a perfect start for further studies as versity.lu.se for details on English proficiency levels.
munication programme in Sweden. The University
has excellent resources in the area of wireless com- -
munication, both in terms of state-of-the-art labora- Follow the instructions on page 96-97.
tory equipment and of lecturers who are often world
leading researchers in the field. We are convinced that communications industry have an excellent track record
research and good education go hand in hand. The ex- Selection of students is based on academic qualifica-
perience from research naturally influences the quality tions.
and content of the courses and vice versa. handset industry, important technical contributions
The Wireless Communication programme has a focus -
on the physical and lower layers of wireless commu- cations solutions that many people use in their daily
nication. The aim is to give in-depth system knowl- lives without even thinking about it. ST Ericsson and
edge, which in turn requires insights into the various SonyEricsson Mobile Communications, world-leading SEK per year. For details on tuition fees and scholarships,
components in a wireless system. In the final semester companies in the area of wireless communication, have see page 96-97.
students undertake a large project for their Master´s
thesis. -
RenesasMobile have major research and development www.lunduniversity.lu.se/wireless
Course (7.5 ECTS), Radio Systems (7.5 ECTS), Channel many of our students start to work for these companies
- directly after graduation, or even before, as a number
- of in-house thesis project positions are usually offered.
”We had a lot of visits from researchers at
other universities and individuals from
the business sector have participated in
seminars.” Jing Li (China), Master’s in Water Resources
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
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ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY
Disaster Management 52 Sustainability research at Lund University is characterised
Environmental Management and Policy 52 by great diversity and involves numerous disciplines across
Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management 52 all faculties. Research stretches from ecosystems, health
Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science 54
and management of natural resources to sustainable de-
sign and business, as well as issues of social sustainability
Related programmes
Atmospheric Sciences and Biogeochemical Cycles 85 and governance challenges in different parts of the world.
Energy-Efficient and Environmental Building Design 46 Many departments are active in this research, along with
Geographical Information Systems 90 several interdisciplinary departments or centres such as
Human Ecology – Culture, Power and Sustainability 72 Environmental and Energy Systems Studies at the Faculty
Physical Geography and Ecosystem Analysis 93
of Engineering, the Centre for Climate and Environment
Public Health 79
at the Faculty of Science or the faculty-independent IIIEE
Sustainable Business Leadership 43
Sustainable Urban Design 35 (International Institute for Industrial Environmental Eco-
Water Resources 49 nomics) and LUCSUS (Lund University Centre for Sus-
tainability Studies).
Many recent major research initiatives in Lund take
an interdisciplinary approach involving researchers from
different parts of the university. Among these are long-
term programmes on sustainability-related issues such as
climate modelling, transitions to low-carbon energy and
Lund University has long had the ambition to be a driv- transport systems, land use, biodiversity and ecosystem
ing force for sustainable development. Lund University services and sustainability science.
not only carries out extensive and diversified research and Sustainability research is often connected to interna-
education connected to sustainability issues, we are also tional programmes, increasingly funded by the EU and
actively involved in promoting sustainable development other international organisations, and education is char-
in collaboration with local, national and international acterised by international involvement via well-developed
networks and organisations. academic networks. Transdisciplinary collaboration with
A great number of educational programmes at various society outside academia is also important. Stakeholders
levels relate directly to central sustainability challenges such as planners, farmers, NGOs or business representa-
and the programmes we offer are all characterised by both tives are often involved in both research projects and teach-
a global focus and world-wide recruitment of students. ing. Lund University collaborates closely with the cities
In many other programmes in fields such as engineer- of Lund and Malmö on sustainable urban development,
ing, law, economics and social sciences, it is also possible to and is a partner of the RCE Skåne, the Regional Centre
specialise in issues connected to sustainable development. of Expertise for Education for Sustainable Development.
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY
“During my time here I have developed a large international
network. This is useful to me both socially and professionally.”
Jonas Sonnenschein (Germany), Master’s in Environmental Management and Policy.
52 BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S PROGRAMME DIRECTORY | ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY
How to apply, tuition fees and scholarships
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Applied block (30 ECTS): Policies and Approaches for
Contact
Programme webpage
english
University and University of Copenhagen (Joint pro- Programme coordinator at Copenhagen University:
gramme) Career prospects
Programme contact at Lund University: The IIIEE MSc programme opens the door to a wide
industry, research, NGOs, and in international and
Programme overview national government institutions, thereby integrat
The Master’s of Disaster Management programme MASTER’S PROGRAMME ing into all spheres essential for real advancement
will provide you with the appropriate skills for di of the environmental agenda. Go search IIIEE on
saster management at a national and international IN ENVIRONMENTAL www.linkedin.com to see what former EMP graduates
MANAGEMENT AND POLICY work with!
climate change, and terrorism. The objective of the
programme is to provide you with a holistic interdis
ciplinary academic understanding of the three main
processes of Disaster Management, namely disaster
mental Economics
you with the skills to pursue a career in disaster man details on English proficiency levels.
agement or related areas.
Programme overview How to apply
The programme will enable you to:
and an applied focus – these are key characteristics In addition to the documents mentioned in that check
of disasters on an individual, societal or company of the programme. Managing environmental issues list, you must also submit a statement of purpose and
level, locally and globally. in industry and government are the core themes, and two letters of recommendation when you apply to this
programme. Instructions for these documents can be
all three main processes of disaster management and vironmental challenges, the opportunities in techni found on www.iiiee.lu.se.
understand how these are interconnected. cal systems, organisational and managerial strategies,
the economic background to law and policy, and the Selection criteria
cation and analysis of the vulnerabilities, needs and range of policy instruments at hand. Our graduates The final selection is based on previous academic per
capacities of affected individuals and societies. are further trained to communicate effectively with formance and relevant work experience in addition to
all key stakeholders. the statement of purpose and recommendation letters.
terdisciplinary teams under different conditions. Research areas covered include product policy, ener
gy and climate policy, sustainable consumption, ener Tuition fees
ing risks, humanitarian needs, lessons learned, etc.
environmental management. Within the programme
Career prospects students undertake a large number of study visits and
After graduating from the programme you will be able to exercises with industry and government partners.
work with disaster management for national and inter The coursework is intense and demanding, but also
creates strong professional and personal networks. Contact
Programme webpage
well as for national governments and private companies. Special features of the programme
Programme modules/Courses Programme facebook page:
There are four core modules: Introduction and Disas
Programme coordinator:
nated by IIIEE, see www.mespom.eu
There are further intensive manda- ministries and other organisations each year
tory and elective courses, including: Research Design
tions where they directly benefit from the programme
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
Lund University graduates who are happy to meet, IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES,
share information and continue to work together. POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
The IIIEE hosts regular alumni conferences to allow
for knowledge sharing and networking.
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY
Programme structure
The programme is structured such that the first year
Saskatchewan
learning, which allows students to stay on at current
After finalisation of these courses follows the elabo
ration of a Master’s degree thesis. in Lund.
Introductory block Programme overview
MESPOM is a pioneering Erasmus Mundus Master’s
programme in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Man
agement operated by four leading European and two
North American Universities, with support from the
education institution. At least two years of relevant
Advanced block (30 ECTS): Introduction to Sustainable three out of six consortium universities and upon com
pletion are awarded a joint degree. Bringing together
the best from the excellent partner institutions and of
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ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY
54 BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S PROGRAMME DIRECTORY | ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY
Contact Programme modules/Courses
environmental regimes, MESPOM prepares students for Programme webpage
identifying and implementing solutions to complex en
vironmental sustainability challenges, especially in an Programme coordinator:
alumni network that charaterises this programme.
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
Programme modules/Courses
Introduction to Environmental Sciences, Policy and
IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Management, Environmental Assessment and Plan AND SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE
ning, Environmental Modelling and GIS, Biodiversity
Water Resources Management, Environment and Agri Career prospects
culture, Environmental Management in Organisations,
Studies) graduates can be found in an array of positions in the
organisations and as doctoral students.
Development, Environment and Products and Mas Programme overview
ter’s thesis. The LUMES programme concentrates on complex en
vironmental and sustainability challenges and the va
Career prospects riety of approaches for both comprehending and stra
Most of the graduates have found jobs in Europe or tegically managing them from local to global levels.
their home countries. Organisations that have employed Building on the knowledge and experiences students university.lu.se for details on English proficiency levels
MESPOM graduates include private companies, aca already possess, focus is placed on understanding the
demia and think tanks, the United Nations and other bases for present development patterns as well as ideas How to apply
international organisations. Several alumni have also for formulating future sustainable pathways. The foun
dation of the programme is a holistic, systems thinking In addition to the documents mentioned in that
perspective for human and nature systems, and the in checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose,
this programme.
lumes.lu.se Selection criteria/additional info
Selection to the programme is based significantly on
tution of higher education, or provide documentation previous academic performance, other relevant mer
indicating that they will earn their first degree from its, letters of recommendation and the statement of
such an institution by the time of enrolling in MESPOM. ary and international educational milieu, creating a set purpose.
Applicants must also show English proficiency, see ting that challenges students to broaden their outlooks
Tuition fees
taught by lecturers from both the social and natural
How to apply and selection criteria sciences with the aim of creating graduates that are
able to understand, analyse and formulate governance
tion on the admission process. strategies for complex sustainability challenges. In ad
dition, interpersonal and academic skills are developed
Tuition fees through strong emphases on group work, presenta Contact
tions and academic writing. Programme webpage
For details on tuition fees and scholarships, see www. Director of studies:
mespom.eu.
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY
“I am very pleased with the programme, particularly
the fact that it is so grounded in reality. We learn
in real-world context and know what skills we have
when we graduate” Gregory Eve (Italy), Master’s in Environmental Management and Policy.
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FINE & PERFORMING ARTS
Bachelor’s programme Both practice and guidance are necessary for students to
Fine Art 56 develop their artistry. We consider it very important that
the lecturers are practising artists, musicians or actors.
Master’s programmes
Independent work is also emphasised and at the Malmö
Critical Studies – Critical and Pedagogical studies 56
Fine Art 56 Academy of Art, students have access to their own studio
Music – Performance Programme 57 during their studies. After the end of the programme, 90
Church Music – Performance Programme 57 per cent go on to professional careers as artists.
Nordic Sound Fine Art 57 Participation in the surrounding cultural life is pri-
oritised. Students participate in various public exhibi-
tions, concerts and performances. These are often highly
appreciated and well attended, both by local people and
other students. The Malmö Academy of Theatre has its
Our courses combine theoretical studies with practice, so own theatre in connection with its premises, the Malmö
that every student can fully realise his or her potential as Academy of Art presents its own exhibitions in its student
an artist, musician or actor. A number of prominent art- gallery and the Malmö Academy of Music arranges over
ists, both in Sweden and internationally, have studied at 200 concerts a year.
Lund University’s Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts. Together the academies also run Inter Arts Centre
Nathalie Djurberg, who in 2009 won the silver Lion for (IAC), a centre for research and experimentation. The
her art at the famous Venice Biennale, is just one example. environment at the centre is intended to offer opportuni-
Applicants undergo a rigorous admissions process. ties for interdisciplinary projects between visual art, music
In order to be admitted, both talent and motivation are and theatre, but also projects in collaboration with artists
required. Of the some 1 000 applicants to the Malmö outside the departments.
Academy of Theatre each year, only between 10 and 12 are All three academies have active networks with interna-
admitted. As a successful candidate you can expect hard tional artists, musicians and performers as guest lecturers.
work, but also a unique opportunity to do what you are You therefore have great opportunities to make valuable
passionate about in a stimulating environment. contacts for the future.
FINE & PERFORMING ARTS
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Programme structure
BACHELOR’S PROGRAMME from the student’s point of view, of his or her artistic During the first three semesters, the programme will
IN FINE ART work in relation to an understanding of the artistic
context her or she is working in, with an emphasis on by international artists, theorists and writers, an intern
the latter. During the spring, there are regular discus ship, as well as focusing on developing individual and
sions with teachers and invited curators on the subject collective projects. Each participant will be designated
of what it means to participate in a group exhibition, a personal tutor.
what kind of contexts are being created, what kind of In addition to this, there will be an ongoing course
choices are being made and the role of the individual throughout all the three semesters.
artist. This is done in a series of seminars consisting of The first semester and half of the second are specifi
two days every other week. During the spring semes
ponent, in addition to workshops, will be structured as
Programme overview at the Academy, as well as an external tutor. There is readings, lectures and seminars.
external participation in the examination. Towards the end of second semester and the entire
third semester the focus will be on experimental peda
in Fine Art at Lund University. gogical strategies and education both on a theoreti
cal and practical level. The third semester ends with
offers very good facilities. Each student has access to
their own studio from the first year of study. The school and how to apply.
art. This will take place in collaboration with selected
The Bachelor’s programme begins with a foundation Tuition fees Nordic FE schools.
course dealing primarily with different artistic tech The fourth semester will be entirely devoted to individ
ual projects consisting of either an exhibition, conduct
no separate departments. Students organise their own ing a workshop or delivering a discursive seminar in com
curriculum, choosing from a wide range of technical scholarships, see www.lunduniversity.lu.se
and theoretical courses, many of which are taught by
internationally renowned artists. Students who suc Contact
Programme webpage
earn a sufficient amount of credit points for their own
studio practice, and are approved for their graduation Programme contact: kan.html for more information about admission re
work and thesis, will receive a Bachelor’s degree in
MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN Tuition fees
The international profile is an important feature of CRITICAL STUDIES – CRITICAL
the Academy. It is accentuated by the close proximity AND PEDAGOGICAL STUDIES
to Denmark and mainland Europe, as well as by stu see www.lunduniversity.lu.se
dent exchanges with art academies in other countries.
The Academy also benefits from the rich and interna Contact
tionally orientated art life in the region, which has Programme webpage
many art galleries, museums and other institutions.
Guest lecturers from visiting artists and critics as well Programme contact :
as various forms of collaborative projects are continu
ously offered at the Academy.
A contemporary programme in Fine Arts can work in Programme overview
close connection with cultural, artistic and
scientific currents in the fields of art history and the MASTER’S PROGRAMME
ory, architecture, philosophy, sociology, to a Master of Fine Arts degree, and is aimed at break
psychology and many other subjects. The affiliation ing down the barriers between art theory, practice and
IN FINE ART
with Lund University is a great advantage to the
graduate students from a BFA or similar background.
The programme seeks to encourage applied thinking
gramme in Fine Art. Admission to the Master’s pro within the artistic field, investigating how we might
gramme is later in the spring. The Academy also offers both produce and discuss art, as well as educate, and
is organised around intensive seminars led by visiting
professors alongside periods for individual, peda
Programme modules gogical and collaborative project development. The
The first year, autumn semester: Introductory courses in programme intends to incite experimentation and ini Programme overview
art theory, writing about one’s own work, video editing, tiative, especially within the fields of art production,
education, writing and theory. Through the structure
of the programme there will be a focus on how we at Lund University. The Master’s programme includes
dents can choose from a number of eligible courses on discuss, produce, educate and communicate, which
challenges students to be critical of how educational tice and courses in art and various related disciplines.
interpretation, art history, art theory and related areas. structures operate, both within the programme itself In the first year a school trip is included. In the second
All artistic work is to be supervised by means of dialogue and in relation to an educational practice. year students focus on their graduation work, which
FINE & PERFORMING ARTS
Theory will be viewed as a practice, and practice will includes writing an essay and presenting a solo exhibi
The second year and third year autumn semester: tion at the Academy’s gallery.
The students choose freely among a number of eligible representation, art education and pedagogical strat
courses on the Bachelor’s level on such topics as artis egies. The organisers are looking to involve the par Students organise their own curriculum, choosing from
ticipants in developing the programme and its content a wide range of technical and theoretical courses, many
history, art theory, and related areas. A set number of and will expect creative feedback on its progress. It is of which are taught by internationally renowned art
courses for the purpose of preparing for the examina intended for participants interested in devising their ists. The international profile is an important feature of
own study environments alongside the attendance of the Academy. It is accentuated by the close proximity to
more structured activities. Denmark and mainland Europe, as well as by student
exchanges with art academies in other countries. The
The third year: The spring semester is devoted to an a collective workspace and personal computers. The Academy also benefits from the rich and internationally
participants may use all premises at the Academy, in orientated art life in the region, which has many art gal
its, which is to be presented in a group exhibition. One cluding the library and workshops. Most seminars will leries, museums and other institutions. Guest lecturers
part of the examination assignment is a written text of take place at the Academy. from visiting artists and critics as well as various forms
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of collaborative projects are continuously offered at visation, Piano, Recorder, Symphony Orchestra Instru Tuition fees
the Academy.
A contemporary programme in Fine Arts can work The Master’s programme in Music aims to educate
in close connection with cultural, artistic and scientific musicians possessing a high level of artistic and pro
currents in the fields of art history and theory, architec fessional ability. On completion of the programme, scholarships, see www.lunduniversity.lu.se
ture, philosophy, sociology, psychology and many other
subjects. The affiliation with Lund University is a great and skills in order to work in a professional capacity Contact
in various forms – either as a soloist, a member of an Programme webpage
established ensemble, or in freely formed groups. The
offers very good facilities. Each student has access to
their own studio from the first year of study. The school independent study. In addition, on completion of the Master’s programmes on LU website:
International coordinator:
in Fine Art.
Programme structure
The first year: The students begin their advanced ar NORDIC SOUND MASTER’S
tistic work, with continuous discussions in seminars led
PROGRAMME IN FINE ART
by a teacher. Examples of such seminars are theory
seminars, painting seminars, and concept seminars. and how to apply.
The focus in these seminars changes with regard to
the students’ needs and wishes. On this level, the Tuition fees
focus is on the capacity for participating in a more
advanced discussion, and on taking part of relevant Fine Art, Malmö Art Academy, Finnish Academy of
lectures, texts, etc., within the individual seminars. Fine Art, Bergen National Academy of the Arts, Dept
The seminars are held once every second week. If they scholarships, see www.lunduniversity.lu.se of Fine Art and Trondheim Academy of Fine Art –
wish, the students can participate in several seminars. Joint programme
Contact
Programme webpage
aration for the text work during the second year. A
study tour to an artistically interesting place, with the Programme overview
possibility of making study visits at other international Master’s programmes on LU website:
art schools, is also a part of the curriculum.
The second year: This year is devoted to an examina International coordinator at the Malmö Academy of network. The study programme is a collaboration be
tion assignment focused on artistic interpretation, con Music:
Art Academy, Finnish Academy of Fine Art, Bergen Na
includes writing a text in the form of an essay about tional Academy of the Arts, Dept of Fine Art and Trond
one’s own artistic work or about an artistic problem rele heim Academy of Fine Art. The ambition is to create a
vant to that, consisting of 10 pages. The students are also study programme that will provide the student with
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
the necessary knowledge and professional competence
own separate exhibition. The examination assignment, IN CHURCH MUSIC to create and analyse sound art. Further it is the aim
as well as the writing of the text, is tutored individually. – PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME of the programme to enable the student critically and
There is external participation in the examination. independently to make use of the sonic dimension in
the visual arts.
Programme modules
The study programme is a two year programme. It is
and how to apply. arranged as a series of intensive courses or workshops.
international
Tuition fees
ternational
Programme overview
scholarships, see www.lunduniversity.lu.se
Contact
Programme webpage
The programme aims to educate musicians that possess
Programme contact: superior artistic, educational and professional abilities.
On completion of the programme, the student must
possess advanced knowledge and skills in order to work
within the various functions and engagements of a pro mend you to the Nordic Sound Art Programme admis
MASTER’S PROGRAMME fessional musician – either as a soloist, a member of an sion committee.
IN MUSIC – PERFORMANCE established ensemble, or as a church musician within
FINE & PERFORMING ARTS
PROGRAMME Tuition fees
The student must also have developed the skills nec
great degree autonomous. Furthermore, on comple
scholarships, see www.lunduniversity.lu.se
Contact
international cal and cultural life. The Malmö Art Academy website:
ternational The Nordic Sound website:
Programme overview Nordic Sound Art Study Coordinator
The Master’s programme in Music has eight specialisa
and how to apply. The Malmö Art Academy:
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HUMANITIES, LANGUAGES, FILM
& THEOLOGY
Applied Cultural Analysis 59 Studying at the Faculties of Humanities and Theology at
Archaeology – Theory and Practice 59 Lund University means learning about life, for life. In a
European Studies 59
world of increasing diverse influences and rapid social de-
Film and Media Producing 60
velopment, it is important to be able to reason and discuss
Language and Linguistics, Arabic/Semitic Languages 60
Language and Linguistics, Chinese 60 on the basis of basic humanistic values.
Language and Linguistics, English 61 We put people and culture in focus and studying with
Language and Linguistics, French 61 us is the first step on a path of lifelong learning, in which
Language and Linguistics, General Linguistics 62 you learn the art of communicating on different levels, in
Language and Linguistics, German 62
different cultures and in different ways. We want to give
Language and Linguistics, Greek/Modern Greek 62
our students the best possible preparation for their future
Language and Linguistics, Italian 63
Language and Linguistics, Japanese 63 careers. We have enthusiastic and knowledgeable lectur-
Language and Linguistics, Latin 63 ers and researchers who cooperate with other researchers
Language and Linguistics, Phonetics 64 worldwide. Together we create an inspiring, stimulating
Language and Linguistics, Spanish 64 and creative study environment.
Language and Linguistics, Swedish /Scandinavian
There are many subjects to choose between within hu-
Languages 65
manities and theology at Lund University, and a number
Literature – Culture – Media, English 65
Literature – Culture – Media, French 65 of them have existed in some form since the university
Literature – Culture – Media, General/Scandinavian 66 was founded in 1666.
Literature – Culture – Media, Russian 66 On offer are major and minor languages, historical
Literature – Culture – Media, Spanish 66 and philosophical subjects, different perspectives on life
Religious Roots of Europe 67
and faith, art history, musicology, film, journalism and
Visual Culture 67
much more. Humanities and theology not only help to set
the individual in a wider context, but also help to develop
greater knowledge of international environments.
Our humanities and theology graduates work in al-
most all sectors of society and the faculties constantly
develop links to careers in the programmes and courses
on offer. On some courses students can undertake a work
placement and on others students meet guest lecturers
from outside academia. Essays can be written in coopera-
tion with a company, public authority or organisation that
may be interested in a student’s subject.
HUMANITIES, LANGUAGES, FILM & THEOLOGY
The Humanities Laboratory, which houses high-tech
equipment for the faculty’s research areas, forms an impor-
tant resource for research within humanities and theology.
“In my opinion the Master’s programme has been a very positive
experience. It gave me the possibility to approach the linguistic
field from different perspectives, and the possibility to create my
own experiments under the guidance of expert teachers.”
Wanda Jakobsen, Master’s in Language & Linguistics.
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Contact Contact
MASTER’S PROGRAMME Programme webpage: Programme webpage:
IN APPLIED CULTURAL ANALYSIS
Programme coordinator: Programme coordinator:
Academic advisor: lu.se
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
Programme overview IN ARCHAEOLOGY – THEORY
IN EUROPEAN STUDIES
The programme aims to develop and deepen students’ AND PRACTICE
knowledge and skills within the field of applied cultural
analysis, which emphasises the use of cultural analysis in
working life. The programme will strengthen students’
theoretical and methodological skills while developing
advanced understanding of different organisational
contexts, as well as the demands these place on project
management, communications and product develop Programme overview Programme overview
This programme combines high scientific and theoreti This is an interdisciplinary Master’s programme with a
to the specialised field in which you wish to work after cal standards with intensive practical training within
completing your studies. ture, identity and communication, addressed with both
will be trained in how to excavate and document the theoretical sophistication and career pragmatism. Aca
Special features of the programme: past, how to preserve artefacts and buildings and how demically, the programme benefits from the presence
to communicate your findings and research results to a
wider audience. The department coordinates archaeo network covering the whole of Lund University. The
logical field projects in South Africa and Peru, to which
year our Master´s students are encouraged to apply. plary research and teaching record, as well as by guest
speakers from both academia and industry. Thus, our
third semester Special features of the programme: programme offers a solid theoretical foundation for
the study of European culture, identity and politics. Fur
the study of the cultural economy, tourism, cultural thermore, it develops students’ practical skills through
heritage, marketing, digital culture, food, etc. Uppåkra a project management course and the possibility of
internships.
Programme modules/Courses
ligion, Digital Archaeology, Archaeology and Ethics, As a student on this programme you will learn to:
Theoretical Traditions in Humanities and Social Sciences the Archaeology of Social Identities, Focus Rome, etc.
politics as well as collective identity dynamics
Programme modules/Courses
Compulsory courses: Field Archaeology and Landscape institutions and governance
Electives: communication policies and their related areas
Career prospects amples of these courses include the Archaeology of skills.
As an applied cultural analyst with the ability to help Religion, the Archaeology of Social Identities, Digital
businesses develop their products and services, you can Programme modules/Courses
work in connection with the development of human re
sources and diversity management, on projects focused Career prospects
on marketing, branding and destination development After graduating from this programme you will have
issues, with NGOs on projects focusing on environmen the archaeological training, documented experience
tal issues, human rights and community development, and the teamwork skills that you need to gain employ
in public services, and much more. ment within the cultural heritage sector, as a museum
curator or as a field archaeologist. optional courses in a relevant humanities or social sci
A Bachelor’s degree specialising in one of the areas of Career prospects
archaeology, historical archaeology, classical archaeol A future career for you as a graduate from this pro
sity.lu.se for details on English proficiency levels. ogy and ancient history or historical osteology. English gramme could comprise employment in European
Union institutions or NGOs and companies with a cul
How to apply on English proficiency levels. tural profile, as a consultant in publishing, translation
HUMANITIES, LANGUAGES, FILM & THEOLOGY
or media businesses directed at a European audience
In addition to the documents mentioned in that How to apply
checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose ther academic studies at doctoral level.
In addition to the documents mentioned in that
checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose
Selection criteria/additional info A Bachelor’s degree in humanities or social sciences,
tend this programme and what research interests you
the statement of purpose. lunduniversity.lu.se for details on English proficiency
levels.
Tuition fees Selection criteria/additional info
How to apply
the statement of purpose.
In addition to the documents mentioned in that
Tuition fees checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose
and two letters of recommendation when you apply
to this programme.
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Selection criteria/additional info
Selection is made based on grades on previous cours
es, statement of purpose, and two letters of recom
mendation.
studies, journalism, communication, economics, busi
Tuition fees ness administration, comparative literature, art history
university.lu.se for details on English proficiency levels available from the programme coordinator.
How to apply
Career prospects
Contact the documents in that checklist, you must also submit With a Master’s degree in Language and Linguistics,
Programme webpage a statement of purpose when applying for this pro you are attractive for employers looking for a highly
gramme.
Programme coordinator munication and language. An international Master’s
Selection criteria/additional info in Language and Linguistics also provides you with the
Programme administrator academic background you need in order to apply for
ment of purpose and an interview of the foremost doctoral studies in languages and linguistics.
candidates.
Tuition fees
MASTER’S PROGRAMME in the subject of specialisation chosen for the Master’s
IN FILM AND MEDIA PRODUCING programme. A completed independent project is a re
sity.lu.se for details on English proficiency levels.
Contact How to apply
Programme webpage
Study advisor Selection criteria/additional info
Programme overview Selection is made based on Bachelor’s degree essay,
This Master’s programme aims to strengthen the stu Programme coordinator: grades of relevant courses and interviews.
dents’ knowledge and understanding in areas that are
fundamental to the production of film, television and Tuition fees
modern media within a contemporary and particularly
European environment. For the most part, tuition and
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
IN LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS,
tres for feature film production and the home to the ARABIC/SEMITIC LANGUAGES
regional film authority, Film i Skåne. The programme Contact
encompasses modules centred on manuscript construc Programme webpage
tion and the manuscript from the producer’s point of
Programme coordinator
nancing. Furthermore, it includes a period of internship Study counsellor
within a professional environment. The programme Programme overview
will be taught by academic scholars as well as industry
professionals. Members of the latter category will also pursue advanced studies in languages and linguistics
be invited for regular guest spots. The forms of study
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
involve lectures, seminars, case studies and projects, erature offers students access to the most modern re
pursued either individually or among a group of stu IN LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS,
dents. As a final examination, the student will produce CHINESE
a Master’s thesis. of specialisation. As a Master’s student, you will have
the possibility of receiving funding for a stay abroad
Special features of this programme: to conduct research on your Master’s thesis through
grants available from the Birgit Rausing Language Pro
as well as industry professionals. gramme.
The Master’s programme offers training that com
stimulating atmosphere in our classes. bines a breadth in linguistics with a specialisation in Programme overview
Arabic. The Arabic language specialisation focuses on
HUMANITIES, LANGUAGES, FILM & THEOLOGY
invigorating intellectual and social environment for the structure and use of Standard Arabic. It offers the pursue advanced studies in languages and linguistics at
students an opportunity to engage in advanced study
sional activities are being conducted. offers students access to the most modern resources for
Programme modules/Courses ical works to modern texts. By way of guided readings
Compulsory courses: the Anatomy of the Manuscript
understanding of the language and the ability to iden of your field of specialisation. As a Master’s student,
tify and handle advanced problems of interpretation you will have the possibility of receiving funding for a
are increased. The students will also be introduced to stay abroad to conduct research on your Master’s thesis
current international research within the field of Arabic through grants available from the Birgit Rausing Lan
studies. Once they have successfully completed the pro guage Programme.
gramme, they will have a solid competence in Arabic,
Career prospects including good communication skills.
Most of our students find employment in various levels students seeking to improve the level of their spoken
of the education system, in different roles in the film, Programme modules/Courses
engage in advanced language study by way of guided
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and intelligence sectors concerning key aspects of infor Programme. MASTER’S PROGRAMME
mation management, e.g. collection, processing, analy Students aiming for a Master’s degree with a spe
sis, and dissemination. Once they have successfully com cialisation in English linguistics will meet a research
IN LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS,
pleted the course, they will have a solid competence community with a long and successful history that has FRENCH
made significant contributions in the fields of mod
as well as good oral and written communication skills. ern corpus linguistics, cognitive semantics, generative
Programme modules/Courses programme provides a solid foundation in core areas
the English language and language variation. In ad
dition, students take elective courses from a selection Programme overview
of courses within the field of linguistics.
pursue advanced studies in languages and linguistics at
Programme modules/Courses
offers students access to the most modern resources for
available from the programme coordinator.
of your field of specialisation. As a Master’s student,
Career prospects you will have the possibility of receiving funding for a
With a Master’s degree in Language and Linguistics, stay abroad to conduct research on your Master’s thesis
you are attractive for employers looking for a highly through grants available from the Birgit Rausing Lan
guage Programme.
communication and language. An international Mas
ter’s in Language and Linguistics also provides you available from the programme coordinator. Programme modules/Courses
with the academic background you need in order to
apply for doctoral studies in languages and linguistics. Programme modules/Courses
With a Master’s degree in Language and Linguistics,
you are attractive for employers looking for a highly
in the subject of specialisation chosen for the Master’s munication and language. An international Master’s
programme. A completed independent project is a re in Language and Linguistics also provides you with the
academic background you need in order to apply for
sity.lu.se for details on English proficiency levels. doctoral studies in languages and linguistics.
How to apply
Selection criteria/additional info ment. English language proficiency demonstrated by
Selection is made based on Bachelor’s degree essay, available from the programme coordinator.
grades of relevant courses and interviews.
No exceptions are made. Career prospects
Tuition fees With a Master’s degree in Language and Linguistics,
How to apply you are attractive for employers looking for a highly
communication and language. An international Mas
Selection criteria/additional info ters’s in Language and Linguistics also provides you
Selection is made based on Bachelor’s degree essay, with the academic background you need in order to
Contact grades of relevant courses and interviews. apply for doctoral studies in languages and linguistics.
Programme webpage
Tuition fees
Programme coordinator
the subject of specialisation chosen for the Master’s
Study counsellor programme. A completed independent project is a
versity.lu.se for details on English proficiency levels.
Contact
How to apply
MASTER’S PROGRAMME Programme webpage
IN LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS, Programme coordinator
HUMANITIES, LANGUAGES, FILM & THEOLOGY
ENGLISH Selection criteria/additional info
Study counsellor Selection is made based on Bachelor’s degree essay,
grades of relevant courses and interviews.
Tuition fees
Programme overview
pursue advanced studies in languages and linguistics
Contact
erature offers students access to the most modern re Programme webpage
Programme coordinator
of specialisation. As a Master’s student, you will have
the possibility of receiving funding for a stay abroad Study counsellor
to conduct research on your Master’s thesis through
grants available from the Birgit Rausing Language
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MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN Tuition fees
LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS, in the subject of specialisation chosen for the Master’s
GENERAL LINGUISTICS programme. A completed independent project is a re
sity.lu.se for details on English proficiency levels.
Contact
Programme webpage How to apply
Programme coordinator
Programme overview Selection criteria/additional info
Study counsellor Selection is made based on Bachelor’s degree essay,
pursue advanced studies in languages and linguistics grades of relevant courses and interviews.
erature offers students access to the most modern re Tuition fees
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
of specialisation. As a Master’s student, you will have IN LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS,
the possibility of receiving funding for a stay abroad GERMAN
to conduct research on your Master’s thesis through
grants available from the Birgit Rausing Language Contact
Programme. Programme webpage
Within General Linguistics, typological linguistics,
cognitive linguistics, psycholinguistics and neurolin Programme coordinator
guistics are profile areas. Typological linguistics at
tempts to define the confines within which language Programme overview Study counsellor
structure can vary, and to group the languages of
the world into different classes based on their struc to pursue advanced studies in languages and linguis
an understanding of the cognitive mechanisms that Literature offers students access to the most modern
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
lie at the basis of the learning and use of language.
Psycholinguistics and neurolinguistics investigate the IN LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS,
psychological and neurological correlates of language fields of specialisation. As a Master’s student, you will GREEK/MODERN GREEK
structure and processing. In collaboration with the have the possibility of receiving funding for a stay
Humanities Laboratory, students and researchers of abroad to conduct research on your Master’s thesis
linguistics can study how human cognition is struc through grants available from the Birgit Rausing Lan
tured and also which mechanisms guide communica guage Programme.
The specialisation in German focuses on the struc
laboratory, students can investigate how language ture and use of German. Based on a long tradition, the
is processed in the brain as people listen, write and dominant fields of study in Lund are the morphosyntax Programme overview
read. For Master´s students in General Linguistics there of German in the generative framework and the analy
is also the possibility to delve into many other areas sis of the German language within modern pragmatic pursue advanced studies in languages and linguistics
within the field of language and language processing. theories. Special attention is given to the general theo
erature offers students access to the most modern
Programme modules/Courses information structure. The German language is studied
from a contrastive point of view, most importantly in
relation to other Germanic languages. Master’s stu
dents of German also have the possibility of broadening or the language of your field of specialisation. As a
their linguistic knowledge by taking courses pertaining Master’s student, you will have the possibility of re
to other linguistic fields such as phonology, language ceiving funding for a stay abroad to conduct research
on your Master’s thesis through grants available from
the Birgit Rausing Language Programme.
General Linguistics specialisation Literature in Lund.
follow the development of the Greek language from
available from the programme coordinator. Programme modules/Courses
study of texts from various epochs, of how Greek has
Career prospects
With a Master’s degree in Language and Linguistics,
you are attractive for employers looking for a highly Greek linguistics has evolved throughout the world.
The specialisation consists of courses both directly re
HUMANITIES, LANGUAGES, FILM & THEOLOGY
communication and language. An international Mas lated to and outside of the core subject. Students can
ter’s in Language and Linguistics also provides you choose to specialise in either Greek or Modern Greek.
with the academic background you need in order to
apply for doctoral studies in languages and linguistics. Programme modules/Courses
available from the programme coordinator.
the subject of specialisation chosen for the Master’s
programme. A completed independent project is a Career prospects
With a Master’s degree in Language and Linguistics,
versity.lu.se for details on English proficiency levels. you are attractive for employers looking for a highly
How to apply munication and language. An international Master’s
in Language and Linguistics also provides you with the
academic background you need in order to apply for
Selection criteria/additional info doctoral studies in languages and linguistics.
Selection is made based on Bachelor’s degree essay,
grades of relevant courses and interviews. available from the programme coordinator.
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Career prospects or future careers.
available from the programme coordinator.
work in a variety of fields, for instance in education, Programme modules/Courses
language research, libraries and archives, publishing, Career prospects
ecclesiastical matters, journalism, culture, administra With a Master’s degree in Language and Linguistics,
tion, politics and translation. you are attractive for employers looking for a highly
With a Master’s degree in Language and Linguistics,
you are attractive for employers looking for a highly munication and language. An international Master’s
in Language and Linguistics also provides you with the
munication and language. An international Master’s academic background you need in order to apply for
in Language and Linguistics also provides you with the doctoral studies in languages and linguistics.
academic background you need in order to apply for
doctoral studies in languages and linguistics.
available from the programme coordinator.
in the subject of specialisation chosen for the Master’s
programme. A completed independent project is a re Career prospects
in the subject of specialisation chosen for the Master’s With a Master’s degree in Language and Linguistics,
programme. A completed independent project is a re sity.lu.se for details on English proficiency levels. you are attractive for employers looking for a highly
sity.lu.se for details on English proficiency levels. How to apply munication and language. An international Master’s
in Language and Linguistics also provides you with the
How to apply academic background you need in order to apply for
Selection criteria/additional info doctoral studies in languages and linguistics.
Selection is made based on Bachelor’s degree essay,
Selection criteria/additional info grades of relevant courses and interviews.
Selection is made based on Bachelor’s degree essay,
grades of relevant courses and interviews. Tuition fees the subject of specialisation chosen for the Master’s
programme. A completed independent project is a re
Tuition fees
sity.lu.se for details on English proficiency levels.
How to apply
Contact
Programme webpage
Contact Selection criteria/additional info
Programme webpage Programme coordinator Selection is made based on Bachelor’s degree essay,
grades of relevant courses and interviews.
Programme coordinator Study counsellor
Tuition fees
Study counsellor
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
IN LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS,
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
JAPANESE Contact
IN LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS, Programme webpage
ITALIAN
Programme coordinator
Study counsellor
Programme overview
Programme overview pursue advanced studies in languages and linguistics
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
pursue advanced studies in languages and linguistics erature offers students access to the most modern IN LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS,
LATIN
erature offers students access to the most modern
or the language of your field of specialisation. As a
HUMANITIES, LANGUAGES, FILM & THEOLOGY
Master’s student, you will have the possibility of re
or the language of your field of specialisation. As a ceiving funding for a stay abroad to conduct research
Master’s student, you will have the possibility of re on your Master’s thesis through grants available from
ceiving funding for a stay abroad to conduct research the Birgit Rausing Language Programme. Programme overview
on your Master’s thesis through grants available from
the Birgit Rausing Language Programme. pursue advanced studies in languages and linguistics
Programme modules/Courses tics. In their second semester students follow two erature offers students access to the most modern
courses focusing partly on the reading and transla
with the courses in general linguistics offered within or the language of your field of specialisation. As a
the Master’s programme, provide the student with a Master’s student, you will have the possibility of re
solid theoretical foundation. Students may also write ceiving funding for a stay abroad to conduct research
on your Master s thesis through grants available from
the Birgit Rausing Language Programme.
Synchrony and Diachrony of the Italian Language to those who need a practical as well as a theoretical
64 BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S PROGRAMME DIRECTORY | HUMANITIES, LANGUAGES, FILM & THEOLOGY
erature offers students access to the most modern re MASTER’S PROGRAMME
have been written in the field in recent years. The
breadth in linguistics is guaranteed by a number of
IN LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS,
taught courses that can be taken by students of all spe of specialisation. As a Master’s student, you will have SPANISH
cialisations. This year, for instance, courses are given the possibility of receiving funding for a stay abroad to
in philosophy of science for linguists, semantics and conduct research on your Master’s thesis through grants
lexicology, pragmatics, and textual analysis. They are available from the Birgit Rausing Language Programme.
One profile area within phonetics in Lund is prosody,
you who specialise in Latin take a number of courses which deals with speech melody and rhythm. This pro
in Latin language and literature. It is desirable that file is a characteristic feature of the Master’s courses
the subject of the Master’s thesis is defined at an early in Phonology, Sounds of the World´s Languages and Programme overview
stage to enable you to select courses that will facilitate Experimental Phonetics. Descriptive phonetics and
your work with the thesis. speech technology are other areas that Master’s pursue advanced studies in languages and linguistics
students in phonetics may focus on. The Humanities
Programme modules/Courses Laboratory is an important resource for students of erature offers students access to the most modern
experimental phonetics.
Programme modules/Courses
or the language of your field of specialisation. As a
Master’s student, you will have the possibility of re
ceiving funding for a stay abroad to conduct research
on your Master’s thesis through grants available from
the Birgit Rausing Language Programme.
available from the programme coordinator. Programme modules/Courses
Career prospects
With a Master’s degree in Language and Linguistics,
you are attractive for employers looking for a highly available from the programme coordinator.
communication and language. An international Mas Career prospects
ter’s in Language and Linguistics also provides you With a Master’s degree in Language and Linguistics,
with the academic background you need in order to you are attractive for employers looking for a highly
apply for doctoral studies in languages and linguistics.
communication and language. An international Mas
ter’s in Language and Linguistics also provides you available from the programme coordinator.
with the academic background you need in order to
the subject of specialisation chosen for the Master’s apply for doctoral studies in languages and linguistics. Career prospects
programme. A completed independent project is a With a Master’s degree in Language and Linguistics,
you are attractive for employers looking for a highly
versity.lu.se for details on English proficiency levels.
the subject of specialisation chosen for the Master’s communication and language. An international Mas
How to apply programme. A completed independent project is a ter’s in Language and Linguistics also provides you
with the academic background you need in order to
versity.lu.se for details on English proficiency levels. apply for doctoral studies in languages and linguistics.
Selection criteria/additional info
Selection is made based on Bachelor’s degree essay, How to apply
grades of relevant courses and interviews.
the subject of specialisation chosen for the Master’s
Tuition fees Selection criteria/additional info programme. A completed independent project is a
Selection is made based on Bachelor’s degree essay,
grades of relevant courses and interviews. versity.lu.se for details on English proficiency levels.
Tuition fees How to apply
Contact
Programme webpage Selection criteria/additional info
Selection is made based on Bachelor’s degree essay,
Programme coordinator grades of relevant courses and interviews.
Contact
HUMANITIES, LANGUAGES, FILM & THEOLOGY
Study counsellor Programme webpage Tuition fees
Programme coordinator
MASTER’S PROGRAMME Study counsellor
IN LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS, Contact
PHONETICS Programme webpage
Programme coordinator
Study counsellor
Programme overview
pursue advanced studies in languages and linguistics
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MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN LAN- terviews may be conducted.
Tuition fees
GUAGE AND LINGUISTICS, SWED-
ISH/SCANDINAVIAN LANGUAGES
Contact
Programme webpage
Programme coordinator Contact
Programme webpage
Study counsellor
Programme overview English
Study advisor:
pursue advanced studies in languages and linguistics
MASTER’S PROGRAMME Programme coordinator:
erature offers students access to the most modern re
IN LITERATURE – CULTURE
– MEDIA, ENGLISH MASTER’S PROGRAMME
of specialisation. As a Master’s student, you will have
the possibility of receiving funding for a stay abroad IN LITERATURE – CULTURE
to conduct research on your Master’s thesis through – MEDIA, FRENCH
grants available from the Birgit Rausing Language
Programme.
Students aiming for a Master’s degree with a spe
Programme overview
meet a research community that is particularly strong The aim of the programme is to strengthen students’
in generative grammar and in research on text and dis historical knowledge and theoretical understanding
course. We focus mainly on Swedish, but other Scandi of relations between literature, culture and modern Programme overview
navian varieties and sometimes even other Germanic media. The student can choose to specialise in English, The aim of this programme is to strengthen students’
historical knowledge and theoretical understanding
Master’s level we offer courses in grammatical theory, option. There are theoretical courses, discussing aes of relations between literature, culture and modern
word formation, discourse analysis, semantics and lexi thetic and cultural topics of a general nature, as well
cology, and linguistic change, which are all relatively as courses focused on specific literary genres, themes
general in their scope, whereas courses on linguistic There are theoretical courses, discussing aesthetic and
variation within Scandinavian and Scandinavian his the many forms in which literature enters the media cultural topics of a general nature, as well as courses
torical linguistics have a more specifically Scandinavian and the public arena in contemporary society. The fi focused on specific literary genres, themes or histori
perspective. nal examination takes the form of a Master’s thesis.
forms in which literature enters the media and the
Programme modules/Courses Special features of the programme: public arena in contemporary society. The final exami
nation takes the form of a Master’s thesis.
many of them internationally renowned.
Special features of the programme:
stimulating atmosphere in our classes.
many of them internationally renowned
an invigorating intellectual and social environment
for the programme. stimulating atmosphere in our classes
Programme modules/Courses an invigorating intellectual and social environment
Compulsory courses: What is the Point of the Humani for the programme
Programme modules/Courses
Compulsory courses: What is the Point of the Hu
available from the programme coordinator.
Career prospects Career prospects
With a Master’s degree in Language and Linguistics, The programme serves as preparation either for fur
you are attractive for employers looking for a highly
career in the field of literature, culture and media.
communication and language. An international Mas
ter’s in Language and Linguistics also provides you Career prospects
with the academic background you need in order to A Bachelor’s degree in English literature. A completed The programme prepares students for either further ac
HUMANITIES, LANGUAGES, FILM & THEOLOGY
apply for doctoral studies in languages and linguistics.
related to the field of literature, culture, and media.
the subject of specialisation chosen for the Master’s
programme. A completed independent project is a How to apply
English proficiency levels.
versity.lu.se for details on English proficiency levels. the documents in that checklist, you must also submit
a statement of purpose when applying for this pro How to apply
How to apply gramme.
the documents in that checklist, you must also sub
Selection criteria/additional info mit a statement of purpose when applying for this
Selection criteria/additional info Selection is made based on the Bachelor’s degree es programme.
Selection is made based on Bachelor’s degree essay,
grades of relevant courses and interviews. Selection criteria/additional info
Selection is made based on the Bachelor’s degree es
Tuition fees
statement of purpose in that order. Additionally, in
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the documents in that checklist, you must also submit How to apply
a statement of purpose when applying for this pro
statement of purpose in that order. Additionally, in gramme. documents in that checklist, you must also submit a
terviews may be conducted. statement of purpose when applying for this programme.
Selection criteria/additional info
Tuition fees Selection is made based on the Bachelor’s degree es Selection criteria/additional info
Selection is made based on the Bachelor’s degree es
statement of purpose, in that order. Additionally, in
Contact terviews may be conducted. statement of purpose, in that order. Additionally, in
Programme webpage terviews may be conducted.
Tuition fees
French Tuition fees
Study advisor:
Programme coordinator:
Contact
Programme webpage Contact
MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN Programme webpage
LITERATURE – CULTURE – MEDIA, Study advisor: Russian
GENERAL/SCANDINAVIAN Study advisor:
Programme coordinator:
Programme coordinator:
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
IN LITERATURE – CULTURE
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
Programme overview – MEDIA, RUSSIAN
The aim of the programme is to strengthen students’ IN LITERATURE – CULTURE
historical knowledge and theoretical understanding – MEDIA, SPANISH
of relations between literature, culture and modern
media. The student can choose to specialise in English,
option. There are theoretical courses, discussing aes
thetic and cultural topics of a general nature, as well Programme overview
as courses focused on specific literary genres, themes The aim of the programme is to strengthen students’
historical knowledge and theoretical understanding Programme overview
the many forms in which literature enters the media of relations between literature, culture and modern The aim of the programme is to strengthen students’
and the public arena in contemporary society. The fi media. The student can choose to specialise in English, historical knowledge and theoretical understanding
nal examination takes the form of a Master’s thesis. of relations between literature, culture and modern
option. There are theoretical courses, discussing aes media. The student can choose to specialise in English,
Special features of the programme thetic and cultural topics of a general nature, as well
as courses focused on specific literary genres, themes option. There are theoretical courses, discussing aes
many of them internationally renowned. thetic and cultural topics of a general nature, as well
the many forms in which literature enters the media as courses focused on specific literary genres, themes
stimulating atmosphere in our classes. and the public arena in contemporary society. The fi
nal examination takes the form of a Master’s thesis. the many forms in which literature enters the media
an invigorating intellectual and social environment and the public arena in contemporary society. The fi
for the programme. Special features of the programme nal examination takes the form of a Master’s thesis.
Programme modules/Courses many of them internationally renowned. Special features of the programme
Compulsory courses: What is the Point of the Hu
stimulating atmosphere in our classes. many of them internationally renowned.
an invigorating intellectual and social environment stimulating atmosphere in our classes.
for the programme.
HUMANITIES, LANGUAGES, FILM & THEOLOGY
an invigorating intellectual and social environment
Programme modules/Courses for the programme.
Compulsory courses: What is the Point of the Humani
Career prospects Programme modules/Courses
The programme serves as preparation either for fur Compulsory courses: What is the Point of the Humani
reer in the field of literature, culture and media.
A Bachelor’s degree in comparative literature or Career prospects
The programme serves as preparation either for fur
lunduniversity.lu.se for details on English proficiency Career prospects
reer in the field of literature, culture and media. The programme serves as preparation either for fur
in the field of literature, culture and media.
A Bachelor’s degree in Russian literature. English B
How to apply
on English proficiency levels. A Bachelor’s degree in Spanish literature. English B
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the vital importance of images and other visual expres
on English proficiency levels.
from a critical and intermedial perspective, which in
How to apply Electives: Interaction, Text, or Ancient language cludes elements of sound or music, and where aspects
like power, history, social relations, gender, and ethnic
the documents in that checklist, you must also submit a ity are central. The programme is mainly constructed
statement of purpose when applying for this programme. course assignments, tutorials and traditional teaching. as an interdisciplinary combination of Art History and
Student mobility is essential to the programme. As a
Selection criteria/additional info student you are expected to participate in compact
seminars at the other Nordic host institutions and at
the Nordic institutes in Mediterranean Area. Travel and ysed – in artistic as well as mass medial forms – when
accommodation are financed by the students. These it comes to shaping the major issues of life. The pro
gramme covers both mass culture and art, for instance,
two years of study.
ment of purpose, in that order. Additionally, interviews
may be conducted. Career prospects television.
Tuition fees and the increasing role of religion today create a need Programme modules/Courses
search in the field. A graduate from this programme
will be able to enter into specialised occupations in
Contact government institutions or organisations dealing with
Programme webpage culture, integration or diplomacy and in private firms,
for example with business relations with the Middle
Spanish East. The programme also provides an excellent basis Career prospects
Study advisor: for PhD studies. After completing the programme you will be able to
actively mediate your knowledge of the visual field,
Programme coordinator: thereby satisfying society’s needs for critical tools of
A Bachelor’s degree with a major in theology, the study analysis.
of religion, classical philology, classical archaeology,
administration and production, planning and shaping
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
and research within the field of visual studies, as well
IN THE RELIGIOUS ROOTS applied if someone does not meet these standards as in a wider research context, given the growing im
OF EUROPE portance of visual knowledge in other areas, e.g. the
www.lunduniversity.lu.se for details on English profi biosciences, pedagogy, etc.
ciency levels.
How to apply To be eligible for admission to the programme, the
student must have a Bachelor’s degree in art history
In addition to the documents mentioned in that and visual studies, film studies, musicology, design,
Programme overview checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose
see www.lunduniversity.lu.se for details on English
tend this programme and what research interests you proficiency levels.
Theology and Religious Studies at Lund University in
cooperation with the universities of Aarhus, Bergen, How to apply
Selection criteria/additional info
In addition to the documents mentioned in that
checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose
contributions to European culture. The programme when you apply to this programme.
prepares students for educational and social work Tuition fees
Selection criteria/additional info
the three religions in European history and society. Selection is based on a statement of purpose and aca
knowledge about the formation of the three religions
and their interaction with one another, as well as skills Tuition fees
relevant for any occupation or study where the role of Contact
the three religions is of importance. Programme webpage
HUMANITIES, LANGUAGES, FILM & THEOLOGY
Programme coordinator:
of all three religions in a comparative perspective. As a
joint Nordic programme it gives students access to the Contact
professors and research of six different universities, as Programme webpage
well as the Nordic institutes in Rome, which are associ
ated to the programme. Lund University, as well as its MASTER’S PROGRAMME Programme coordinator:
partners, is internationally recognised for its research IN VISUAL CULTURE
torials and joint Nordic compact seminars provides a
with students based at other universities.
Programme modules/Courses
Compulsory courses:
Programme overview
This Master’s programme aims to strengthen the stu
dent’s theoretical knowledge and understanding of
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INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, DEVELOPMENT
& WELFARE STUDIES
Bachelor’s programme INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
Development Studies 70 The fundamental questions of our time are social. En-
vironmental problems, armed conflicts, financial crises,
Master’s programmes
social injustices and poverty all have their roots in social
Asian Studies 70
Development Studies 70 and political problems that have to be solved.
European Affairs 71 The Master’s programmes at the International School
Global Studies 71 of Social Science (ISSS) are taught by engaged teachers
Human Ecology – Culture, Power and Sustainability 72 who conduct research in these and other areas.
Human Geography 72
Research and education at ISSS are characterised by
International Development and Management 72
the seeking of knowledge and a critical analytical attitude
Middle Eastern Studies 73
Social Studies of Gender 73 towards societal phenomena. Studying for a Master’s de-
Sociology of Law – European Law 74 gree at ISSS will give you insights that uncover the percep-
Welfare Policies and Management 74 tions and assumptions that govern our thinking and the
development of society. You will gain methods and tools
Related programmes
that make implementation and change possible.
European Studies 59
The International School of Social Science offers a
Public Health 79
Religious Roots of Europe 67 wide variety of Master’s programmes that are either in-
terdisciplinary, thematic programmes or programmes in
certain disciplines. The variety of programmes and courses
makes it possible for most students to find something to
suit their interests. You can obtain a Master’s degree in a
traditional discipline such as Political Science or Sociol-
ogy, or in a thematic field such as Development Studies
or Global Studies. The degree you are awarded depends
on the courses you take and within which discipline you
write your Master’s thesis. All Master’s programmes at
ISSS give you eligibility for PhD studies.
You will have the opportunity to study part of your
programme at one of Lund’s partner universities around
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, DEVELOPMENT AND WELFARE STUDIES
the world, within a student exchange programme. Some
programmes also give the possibility to enrol in joint
programmes with international partner universities and
acquire a joint degree.
KATONO OUMA (Kenya), Master’s in International Development & Management “I have worked
ments in Nairobi.”
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CENTRE FOR MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES CENTRE FOR EAST AND SOUTH-EAST ASIAN STUDIES
Over the last three decades, research on the Middle East has In many ways, the 21st century is already witnessing
developed significantly and is today a priority area for Lund unique changes occurring throughout East and South-
University. As an international research centre at Lund Uni- East Asia. To take just one example, China passed Japan
versity, the CMES is also an academic department. and became the world’s second largest economy. However,
Our Master’s in Middle Eastern Studies programme pro- the rapid growth in China has also resulted in significant
vides students with the teaching, opportunities and train- wealth gaps emerging between different regions and be-
ing you need to pursue a career working with the Middle tween different social groups.
East. What is innovative about our programme is that In this rapidly changing world, the traditions and
we recognise the potential of our Master’s students by transformations that are the realities of today’s Asia are
involving them in research projects and allowing them best studied in a multi- and interdisciplinary way, combin-
to take an active role in the Centre’s work, development ing the most relevant theories and meticulous fieldwork.
and events. Such a structure builds a sustainable academic At the Centre for East and South-East Asian studies
community between scholars and students that rests upon at Lund University, the researchers are leading experts in
values of mentorship. cutting-edge aspects of the contemporary East and South-
The Swedish Research Council recently awarded the East Asian region including the place of heritage in mod-
CMES substantial research funding to create an ‘um- ern societies, innovation and its legal protection in the
brella’ research project entitled “The Middle East in the global marketplace, the transformation and internation-
Contemporary World: alisation of education, the challenges that legal systems are
facing, alternative Islamic discourses in South-East Asia,
Culture state-building in transitional regimes, transport econom-
ics, and the new role of the media and journalism in the
region. The Master’s programme in Asian Studies has, over
the past 12 years, awarded Master’s degrees to more than
250 young scholars from throughout the world.
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, DEVELOPMENT AND WELFARE STUDIES
“The practical skills that I gained through the programme were
of enormous immediate benefit to me. Shortly after graduation
I put all that management theory to good use working for seven
months with a local organisation in Rwanda to establish their
M&E systems and first strategic plan. I then moved into a pro-
gramme manager position with a large international public health
NGO in Kigali.” Crystal Milligan (Canada), Master’s in International Development & Management.
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Master of Science in Asian Studies is an important step
BACHELOR’S PROGRAMME There are no tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. For non towards a career in international services, teaching, re-
IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES EU/EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme is search or business, or doctoral studies.
90 000 SEK per year. For details on tuition fees and
scholarships, see 96-97.
A BA degree in the social sciences, economics, law or
social science oriented disciplines in humanities from
a recognised institution of higher education. English
www.lunduniversity.lu.se/BA-Development-Studies B (advanced), see www.lunduniversity.lu.se for details
on English proficiency levels.
Sahar Valizadeh, bids@keg.lu.se
Tobias Axelsson, tobias.axelsson@ekh.lu.se Follow the instructions on page 96-97.
In addition to the documents mentioned in that
checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose,
The Bachelor’s programme in Development Studies is a CV and a letter of recommendation when you apply
interdisciplinary and focuses on economic, social and MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN to this programme.
political processes and their links to development
ASIAN STUDIES
cooperation. The aim is to provide the knowledge
needed in order to critically examine and understand Selection of students is based on previous academic
the preconditions for, and process of, development. achievements and other criteria in the following order:
The programme draws on, and combines, the scien-
tific traditions from four different disciplines within
the social sciences – sociology, political science, hu-
man geography and economic history. This offers stu- field of Asian studies and statement of purpose
dents a multi-disciplinary perspective on development
studies and provides the opportunity to deepen their The Master’s programme in Asian Studies at Lund Uni-
knowledge in any of the aforementioned subjects. versity is a popular programme and the largest Mas- relevance to Asian studies
ter’s programme in Asian Studies in Northern Europe.
Our students appreciate the truly international milieu
The programme is structured so that students get an with fellow students from a great number of nations There are no tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. For non
introduction to the subject during year one (consist- and teachers who are established experts on Asia in EU/EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme is
ing of four 15 ECTS courses), acquire a specialisation different disciplines in the social sciences. 110 000 SEK per year. For details on tuition fees and
through depth (30 ECTS in one of the four major The aim of this interdisciplinary programme is to scholarships, see page 96-97.
disciplines) and width (30 ECTS optional courses) in provide our students with advanced knowledge about
year two, which can also be spent abroad, and fur- contemporary issues in Asia. Students gain expertise
ther specialisation and preparation for the working on contemporary Asian societies and are able to spe-
life (including an opportunity to do an internship or a cialise, based on the regional, thematic and disciplin- www.lunduniversity.lu.se/Asian-Studies
minor field study) in year three. ary focus they choose. Most of our students carry out
Development in a Historical Perspective – Economic, fieldwork in an Asian country of their choice. The stu- Nina Brand, nina.brand@ace.lu.se
Social and Political Transformation (15 ECTS credits), dents have the option of taking a course at one of our +46 (0)46 222 3861
Development Policy in Practice (15 ECTS credits), De- partner universities in China, Japan, Malaysia or India.
velopment Theories (15 ECTS credits), Theory of Sci- Monica Lindberg Falk, Studierektor@ace.lu.se
ence and Research Methods – An Introduction (15 ECTS +46 (0)46 222 3744
credits), selected courses in Lund or elsewhere (in total
60 ECTS), Development Cooperation in Practice (15 tural, political and economic developments in Asia,
ECTS credits), Research Methods in Development Con- and acquire the capacity to analyse their causes and
texts (15 ECTS credits), Internship/MFS/Home based interrelations, and to propose possible solutions, as MASTER’S PROGRAMME
data collection (15 ECTS credits), Bachelor’s thesis (15 well as identify future trends and developments
IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
ECTS credits).
ting and in a multicultural international environment
The programme provides students with both the back- take advanced tasks within predetermined time
ground knowledge and the practical skills needed to frames and so contribute to the formation of knowl-
work in development-related fields. Students also edge and evaluation
gain a critical social science approach that provides
preparation for doctoral studies and proves valuable ment agencies or employment in some other quali-
in various professions within government agencies, fied capacity The Master of Science in Development Studies is an
private firms and NGOs. interdisciplinary social science Master’s programme fo-
communication channels and be able to monitor cusing on problems of poverty and development. The
the knowledge development within the field of Asian objective of the programme is to provide students with
Completed secondary education and courses corre- Studies. background knowledge and practical skills to under-
sponding to the following Swedish Upper Second- stand, assess and work in development-related fields,
ary School Programmes: Mathematics A and Civics A. whether in direct poverty reduction or in other aspects
English B (advanced), see www.lunduniversity.lu.se for Introduction to Asian Studies (6 ECTS credits), the Eco- of social, economic and institutional development. Stu-
details on English proficiency levels. nomic Transformation of Asia (15 ECTS), Political Sys- dents will acquire a critical social science approach and
tems, Governance and Democracy in Asia (9 ECTS), Re- will conduct their own research within the context of
gion-specific courses (China, Japan/Korea, South-East the Master’s thesis.
Follow the instructions on page 96-97. Asia, South Asia, 15 ECTS), Methodology in Theory and The programme offers a wide range of alternatives
Practice (15 ECTS), Nine optional courses of which the for the individual student. There are many social sci-
student chose three (3x7.5 ECTS), Applied fieldwork ence courses within the International School of Social
The general average (GPA) of your higher secondary course (7.5 ECTS), Master’s thesis (30 ECTS). Science to provide students with deeper knowledge
school leaving certificate: 66%, The Swedish National in their major discipline or in other fields beneficial
University aptitude test: 34%. The University Board to their research interests. Students can also choose
has decided that applicants with equal merits (in the The programme prepares students for doctoral stud- from several courses in research method to adapt the
GPA group) should be separated by the use of a valid ies in a social science subject with a focus on Asia, or programme to their particular interests. There are also
result from the Swedish National University aptitude work as policy makers, trainers or practitioners in gov- good opportunities to go abroad and take courses at
test, starting with the spring term 2010. ernment agencies, private firms and NGOs. Earning a one of the many universities with which we have ex-
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change agreements. Students who wish to work in expertise, our teachers have undergone educational
training and make use of modern teaching and assess MASTER’S PROGRAMME
ternship. Previous students have worked, for example, IN GLOBAL STUDIES
at embassies spread over the world, in agencies within The programme provides the students with advanced
the UN and the EU and in various NGOs.
Programme modules/Courses
and foreign and security policy
Programme overview
Programme modules/Courses The Master of Science in Global Studies is an interdis
ciplinary social science Master’s programme that aims
to provide students with knowledge of globalisation,
Career prospects conflict and social change. This involves an understand
The programme prepares students for PhD studies and ing of theories connected to processes of globalisation
academic careers, and is also suited to those who aim and transformation as analysed through various disci
to make contributions to sustainable development in plinary frameworks. The programme presents major
roles such as policy makers or practitioners in govern
ment agencies, private firms and NGOs. theories and concepts to enable students to make in
formed, comparative analyses of how globalisation is
linked to conflict and social change.
A Bachelor’s degree with a major in one discipline in
As a student on the programme you will
programme students must also have a minimum av
Career prospects balisation and develop theoretical knowledge in your
The Master’s programme in European Affairs provides major discipline, both offering good preparation for
preparation for a professional career as an administra doctoral studies
grading scale. For students with Swedish undergradu
sectors, at local, regional, national or international
level. Over the years, we have educated hundreds of national School of Social Science
on English proficiency levels. people who are now employed in the European civil
during the programme
How to apply knowledge. The programme also prepares students
for doctoral studies and a continued academic career. We have exchange agreements with many universi
In addition to the documents mentioned in that ties abroad where you can spend one semester taking
checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose courses of relevance to your specific research interest.
To be eligible for the programme students must also an internship for one semester, which provides an ex
Selection criteria/additional info have a minimum average grade in their Bachelor’s stud cellent opportunity to gain work experience. Previous
Selection is made based on grades on the courses and students have, for example, undertaken work place
thesis in the BA degree and statement of purpose. ments at embassies and in international NGOs, private
the American grading scale. For students with Swedish companies and the public sector.
Tuition fees
Programme modules/Courses
details on English proficiency levels.
How to apply
Contact In addition to the documents mentioned in that
Programme webpage checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose
Study guidance when you apply to this programme.
Career prospects
Selection criteria/additional info A number of students have moved on to PhD posi
Selection is made based on grades on the courses and tions after graduating from the programme. The pro
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, DEVELOPMENT AND WELFARE STUDIES
thesis in the BA degree and statement of purpose. gramme also provides you with knowledge and experi
MASTER’S PROGRAMME ences for a future career as a policy maker, a leader or
Tuition fees a practitioner working on global issues in government
IN EUROPEAN AFFAIRS agencies, private companies or NGOs.
A Bachelor’s degree with a major in one discipline in
Contact programme students must also have a minimum av
Programme webpage
Programme overview
As the oldest European Affairs programme in Sweden Programme administrator/study advisor
grading scale. For students with Swedish undergradu
courses, covering such topics as European governance,
EU law, EU negotiations, Europe and international
political economy, and the EU’s common foreign and on English proficiency levels.
security policy. We also offer the possibility to do a
How to apply
programme work in different parts of the European
In addition to the documents mentioned in that
consultation and lobbying activities in Brussels. In ad checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose
dition to being active researchers in their own field of
72 BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S PROGRAMME DIRECTORY | INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, DEVELOPMENT & WELFARE STUDIES
Selection criteria/additional info aid. Regardless of the choice of profession, they will
Selection is made based on grades on the courses and
thesis in the BA degree and statement of purpose. by communicating their insights to others and by be cal, economic, social and environmental issues in an
ing able to critically assess different options regarding increasingly complex world.
Tuition fees policies, lifestyles and patterns of consumption. The main areas of study included in the programme
are social and cultural geography, economic geogra
phy and environmental studies.
At least a Bachelor’s degree, including three semesters
Programme modules/Courses
subject of relevance to the programme, e.g., anthro
Contact pology, sociology, geography, environmental studies,
Programme webpage
must also have a minimum average grade in their Bach
Study advisor
scale, or B in the American grading scale. For students
with Swedish undergraduate studies, the minimum re Career prospects
MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN Studies in human geography prepare you for a career in
university.lu.se for details on English proficiency levels. physical planning, environmental issues, urban devel
HUMAN ECOLOGY – CULTURE, opment, landscape changes or economic development.
POWER AND SUSTAINABILITY How to apply
In addition to the documents mentioned in that
checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose lent. To be eligible for the course students must also
have a minimum average grade in their Bachelor’s
Programme overview Selection criteria/additional info and B in the American grading scale. For students with
Drawing on fields such as anthropology, geography, Selection is based on course grades in the BA degree,
sociology and economic history, the programme pro
vides interdisciplinary perspectives and analytical tools be found on the Human Ecology website www.hek. sity.lu.se for details on English proficiency levels.
for communicating about problems of sustainability. It
represents an important complement to technologi How to apply
cal and natural science approaches to sustainability by
focusing on the cultural dimensions of consumption In addition to the documents mentioned in that check
and resource use, cultural perceptions of environment Tuition fees list, you must also submit a statement of purpose
and economy, and social science perspectives on the when you apply to this programme.
global distribution of environmental problems. A cen
tral aim is to help students develop skills in commu Selection criteria/additional info
nicating across boundaries separating the discourses Selection is based on grades on the courses and thesis
of different disciplines, cultural traditions, or the in in the BA degree and statement of purpose.
terests of business, politics and social movements. The Contact
programme encourages critical scrutiny of the debate Programme webpage Tuition fees
about sustainability, but also a serious commitment to
Study guidance
It covers the major social and environmental challenges
of our time, including climate change and climate jus
and the shifting of environmental risks and problems Contact
to the poorest parts of world society. MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN Programme webpage
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
on sustainability from the humanities, social sciences Study guidance
and natural sciences. It brings together lecturers and
students from various backgrounds in truly interdisci
plinary discussions about how culture, power and ecol
MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, DEVELOPMENT AND WELFARE STUDIES
third semester, many students are offered work place
ments with organisations in various parts of the world, INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
giving them the opportunity to apply their insights to Programme overview AND MANAGEMENT
practical engagement with sustainability policies. In The Master’s programme in Human Geography is one
the autumn of 2010, for example, several students en of a number of Master’s programmes in Social Science
joyed paid work placements with organisations dedi on offer at Lund University. Human Geography covers
cated to improving sustainability in various parts of a wide range of topics – from landscapes to globalisa
Latin America. The programme does not shy away from tion. The scope of the subject is such that it will give
you an excellent scientific base that can easily be com
bined with other academic subjects. Programme overview
The Master’s programme in Human Geography aims LUMID is one of the most popular and successful
Programme Modules/Courses
man geography and their relations to theories in edge and interdisciplinarity has resulted in a remark
other social and environmental sciences
completing their degrees within two years of starting
economic, cultural and environmental processes and the programme.
their importance for welfare and living conditions in Our students spend the third semester in a develop
Career prospects various geographical contexts ing country of their choice combining academic course
Students graduating from this programme will be able work with practical work applying the theoretical
to work in fields such as research, education, journal analyse the complex relations between development
ism, environmental management and development processes on local, regional, national and global scales
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Features of the programme How to apply
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
IN MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES In addition to the documents mentioned in that
gramme management checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose
toring and carrying out of organisational assessments when you apply to this programme.
tional development and specialised knowledge in an Selection criteria/additional info
elective field Selection of students is based on statement of purpose,
Programme overview
short writing samples.
data on the basis of at least ten weeks of field work
in a developing country Tuition fees
dents work, both verbally and in writing. experts on the Middle East. In addition, our education
focuses on personal development, giving our students
Programme modules/Courses the necessary training and support to be successful in
their careers after Lund.
Contact
Programme webpage
Master’s programme coordinator:
expanded into a truly international hub for research,
public information and cultural events focusing on the
Middle East.
Career prospects Master’s students have close contact with our research
Seventy per cent of our students find work within the projects, which form a vivid and open environment for MASTER’S PROGRAMME
development sector within a year of graduating. They studies and research, with excellent opportunities for
internships and research involvement. Prolific interna
IN GENDER STUDIES
attribute this to the project and programme manage
ment component of the programme, as well as the
rigorous field training and experience they gather dur and guest lecturers that are integrated into the Mas
ing their second year of study. Alumni are employed ter’s programme. The programme is run in collabora
tion with a number of Middle Eastern and European
from small NGOs to the World Bank and national and academic institutions, as well as with businesses, NGOs
international aid agencies. and development agencies active in the Middle East.
The academic culture of openness and outreach Programme overview
The Master of Science in Social Studies of Gender is
A Bachelor’s degree. To be eligible for the course stu lunches, where researchers present their research and an interdisciplinary social science Master’s programme
dents must also have a minimum average grade in their passion for the region, as well as public lectures, film that aims to provide students with the core elements
through which current gender theories and research,
ticipates in both current debates on Middle Eastern in dialogue with established academic disciplines, have
scale, and B in the American grading scale. For students issues and national debates on multiculturalism against contributed to the understanding of broader social
with Swedish undergraduate studies the minimum re prejudice and Islamophobia. processes. The major objective of the programme is to
improve students’ ability to critically examine, evalu
university.lu.se for details on English proficiency levels. Programme modules/Courses ate and discuss the field´s most important theoretical
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Middle Eastern Stud perspectives and research results. With these skills in
How to apply social science and gender analysis, students will be able
to formulate and analyse interconnections between
In addition to the documents mentioned in that theory and practice concerning gender, class, ethnicity
checklist, you must also submit a statement of pur and sexuality.
Choose electives
As a student in the programme you will:
programme.
Selection criteria/additional info vironment and Sustainable Development in the ME, fered by the International School of Social Science
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, DEVELOPMENT AND WELFARE STUDIES
The final selection among applicants fulfilling the en Film and Media in the ME, the Politics of Aesthetics
methods to adapt the programme to your particular
demic marks, disciplinary background, relevant work Rights in the ME, Migration and Human Rights Issues in interests
experience and the statements of purpose written by Western Minorities, Theorising Gender and Sexualities
the applicants. Special attention will be paid to the in the ME, War, Peace and Security in the ME. Study tion during the programme
statement of purpose and whether the applicant has
completed an undergraduate degree by the time the There are also good opportunities to go abroad
programme starts. Career prospects during the third semester and take courses at one of
The programme offers courses in multiple focus areas the many universities with which we have exchange
Tuition fees as well as opportunities for attractive work placements
and language training in the Middle East. It provides a portunity to do an internship for one semester, which
solid foundation for a career in Middle Eastern analy provides an excellent opportunity to gain work experi
sis, politics, diplomacy, development, culture or en ence. Previous students have, for example, undertak
terprise, as well as for further academic research and en work placements at embassies and in international
PhD studies. NGOs, private companies and the public sector, where
Contact a gender perspective is crucial.
Programme webpage
A Bachelor’s degree and a high level of proficiency in Programme modules/Courses
Study Guidance
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can also choose from several courses in research meth and administration of welfare services. The courses are
od to adapt the programme to their particular inter based on a comparative approach, highlighting differ
ests. There are also good opportunities to go abroad ences and similarities across countries, administrative
and take courses at one of the many universities with levels and policy areas, including a European Union
Career prospects which we have exchange agreements. Students who perspective. In addition to being active researchers in
their own field of expertise, our teachers have under
gone educational training and make use of modern
of theories in your major discipline, prepares you for ample, in regional and national agencies spread over
doctoral studies or professional work in a variety of Europe, in the EUs a range of agencies and in various practitioners into our courses, and make visits to dif
fields, such as organisational management, develop NGOs. ferent types of agencies involved in the production of
ment, communication and social policy. welfare services.
Programme modules/Courses
A Bachelor’s degree with a major in one discipline in
parts of the world
programme students must also have a minimum av
and private welfare programmes
grading scale. For students with Swedish undergradu plines
Programme modules/Courses
on English proficiency levels. Career prospects
The programme prepares students for PhD studies and
How to apply academic careers, and is also suited to those who aim
to work with social, cultural, historical, organisational
In addition to the documents mentioned in that check aspects of legal integration and development of Eu
rope as policy makers or practitioners in government,
regional and EU agencies, private firms and NGOs.
Selection criteria/additional info
Selection is made based on grades on the courses and At least a Bachelor’s degree including three semesters
thesis in the BA degree and statement of purpose. Career prospects
subject of relevance to the programme, e.g. sociology, The programme prepares students for advanced wel
Tuition fees fare management work at local, regional, national,
European or international level. A degree in Welfare
details on English proficiency levels. Policies and Management can also lead to employ
How to apply
tion, the programme prepares students for doctoral
Contact In addition to the documents mentioned in that studies and a continued academic career.
Programme webpage checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose
when you apply to this programme.
Study guidance:
Selection criteria/additional info
Selection is based on grades on the courses and thesis To be eligible for the course students must also have
in the BA degree and statement of purpose. a minimum average grade in their Bachelor’s studies
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
Tuition fees
IN SOCIOLOGY OF LAW the American grading scale. For students with Swedish
– EUROPEAN LAW
details on English proficiency levels.
Contact How to apply
Programme webpage
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, DEVELOPMENT AND WELFARE STUDIES
In addition to the documents mentioned in that
Programme overview Guidance counsellor checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose
when you apply to this programme.
focus on commonalities and differences in legal cul
tures and understanding of law within Europe with a Selection criteria/additional info
special emphasis on the European Union. The objective Selection is made based on grades on the courses and
of the programme is to increase the students’ ability
MASTER’S PROGRAMME thesis in the BA degree and statement of purpose.
to critically examine and evaluate the most important IN WELFARE POLICIES AND
theoretical perspectives and research results exploring MANAGEMENT Tuition fees
the preconditions for as well as the content and impact
of European legalisation and its surrounding from a
a critical social science approach towards the central
issues related to the legal cultures within the European of Sociology and the School of Social Work
states and will conduct their own research within the Contact
context of the Master’s thesis. Programme webpage
The programme offers a wide range of alternative Programme overview
courses for the individual student within the Interna
tional School of Social Science, providing students with litical science, social work, sociology and economics, Programme administrator /study advisor
deeper knowledge in their major discipline or in other this programme provides you with a broad range of
fields beneficial to their research interests. Students knowledge and skills intended for the management
BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S PROGRAMME DIRECTORY | LAW 75
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European Business Law 76 and international legal institutions and NGOs as well as
International Human Rights Law 76 in the private sector.
Maritime Law 76
Our research is carried out in all central legal fields
and it is distinguished by its breadth and diversity. Many
Related programmes
European and International Tax Law 40 of the research projects are characterised by the impact
Sociology of Law – European Law 74 of globalisation and the challenges that the law faces at
a crossroads between different cultures and conflicting
interests.
Lund University’s Faculty of Law is particularly strong
in public international law, international human rights
Legal education and research at Lund University is com- law, labour law and legal philosophy. The international
mitted to providing an environment where education and repute of our tax law research recently spawned a new
research cross-fertilise. Master’s programme and international environmental law
The Faculty of Law aspires to expand and maintain its has emerged as a new field at Lund. Generally, the num-
role as an international player in legal scholarship, second ber of interdisciplinary projects is increasing, involving
to none in a growing number of areas. Academic legal researchers from different legal fields as well as from other
education is offered at all levels, spanning theoretical as academic disciplines.
well as practical elements. Our legal education is based on Our Master’s students have consistently excelled over
strong research traditions and close links to different parts the years and this has opened up attractive career options
of the legal community in Sweden and in all major legal for Lund graduates. Student teams from Lund University’s
systems. Our graduates find career opportunities in an in- Master’s programmes have competed successfully at In-
creasing variety of legal professions worldwide. Alumni of ternational moot court competitions and won prestigious
Lund University can be found in a wide range of national prizes on several occasions.
LAW
ANDERS TRÖJER, programme coordinator, Faculty
of Law ”For programmes on human rights, the University
cooperates with the Raoul Wallenberg Institute, which is in
ternationally renowned in the field.”
76 BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S PROGRAMME DIRECTORY | LAW
MASTER’S PROGRAMME advantage over holders of other Master’s degrees in
MASTER’S PROGRAMME human rights.
IN INTERNATIONAL HUMAN
IN EUROPEAN BUSINESS LAW
RIGHTS LAW
lu.se for details on English proficiency levels.
full time, 60 ECTS
How to apply
Programme overview In addition to the documents mentioned in that check
Programme overview For more than two decades, the Master of Laws in list, you must also submit a statement of purpose and
International Human Rights Law has been a coopera two letters of recommendation when you apply to this
of both the practical and the theoretical aspects of tive venture of the Faculty of Law at Lund University programme.
business law within the European Union and of how and the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights
the internal market operates in a global context. Stu Selection criteria/additional info
as a necessary basis for the understanding of European joint resources of a prestigious law school and an ies and other merits such as letters of recommenda
business law. tion and statement of purpose.
The programme provides both general and specific And, we believe, no other LLM programme has be
knowledge of the European Union legal framework, Tuition fees
which is necessary for students intending to work as rights area. We aim to train your contextual aware
ness, scholarly approach, analytic clarity and practical
can tailor the programme to suit their own interests, skills alike. Both the Faculty of Law at Lund University
which gives them a competitive edge when applying and the RWI are well respected educational actors and
for future positions on the labour market. our graduates benefit from the fact that the Master’s
programme at Lund is held in high esteem worldwide. Contact
Programme modules/Courses The programme staff has been carefully selected to Programme webpage
Courses in the 2 year programme: ensure the highest scholarly standards in research and
training. We regularly add outstanding international Master’s programme coordinator
experts to the list of guest professors addressing our
national courts and tribunals, diplomats and human
as Intellectual Property Law, Tax Law, Internal Market rights intellectuals.
Courses in the The Master of Laws in International Human Rights
1 year programme: Law in Lund was one of the first LLM programmes es MASTER’S PROGRAMME
tablished specifically to provide for the academic mas IN MARITIME LAW
law of human rights. Three paths are offered, one
leading to a general command of human rights law in
Career prospects
two specialisations, combining human rights law with
either intellectual property law or labour rights. All of
the three options will open doors to a broad array of
issues, this programme is ideal preparation for a ca international and domestic careers within the legal Programme overview
sector. The programme is a collaboration between the Fac
or legal research. It also provides a good grounding
for students interested in pursuing an academic career Programme modules/Courses In a time when new technology is giving transporta
within the University. This Master’s programme leads to a Master’s in Inter tion at sea a competitive advantage over other means
national Human Rights Law or to a Master’s in one of of transport, and with congestion on the roads, the
seagoing trade is seeing a new dawn. It is therefore
Rights Law and Intellectual Property Rights Law, or important that the legal aspects of maritime activities
Master’s in International Human Rights Law and In closely follow this development. The objective of this
versity.lu.se for details on English proficiency levels. ternational Labour Rights. programme is to train students to meet the demand
Compulsory courses for all three paths for lawyers able to understand and assess the growing
How to apply market, and with a strong knowledge of the regulatory
framework to support the sustainable development of
In addition to the documents mentioned in that Law of Human Rights in National and International global seagoing trade.
checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose On the programme students choose to focus on either
and two letters of recommendation when you apply to Courses within General Hu- public international maritime law or private internation
this programme. man Rights Law: al maritime law. The aim of the programme is to show
Courses within the specialisa- how international, regional and domestic sources of law
Selection criteria/additional info tion in Intellectual Property Rights Law: Intellectual interact and create tensions and legal issues, with conse
ies and other merits such as letters of recommendation
and statement of purpose. Courses within the specialisation in Inter- Programme modules/Courses
national Labour Rights: Bases of International Law on Compulsory courses: Introduction to International
Tuition fees
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Career prospects
Our alumni find employment with international or
ganisations, NGOs, private law firms and public au
Contact thorities. The UN system or regional organisations,
Programme webpage international or domestic courts, the public or the Electives
private sector – you will enjoy a broad choice. Our International Law and Human Rights in a Maritime
Master’s programme coordinator LLM prepares you thoroughly for the challenges of
your future profession and gives you a competitive of the Sea, Private Shipping Law, Maritime Insurance.
BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S PROGRAMME DIRECTORY | LAW 77
Career prospects How to apply Tuition fees
Graduates of this programme will have good oppor- Follow the instructions on page 96-97. There are no tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. For non
tunities to find employment, for example within the In addition to the documents mentioned in that EU/EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme is
maritime transport industry or the maritime insurance checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose 130 000 SEK per year. For details on tuition fees and
sector. and two letters of recommendation when you apply to scholarships, see page 96-97.
this programme.
Admission requirements Contact
At least a 3-year Bachelor’s degree in law (LL.B or Selection criteria/additional info Programme webpage
equivalent). English B (advanced), see www.lunduni- Selection is based on previous university/college stud- www.lunduniversity.lu.se/Maritime-Law
versity.lu.se for details on English proficiency levels. ies and other merits such as letters of recommendation Master’s programme coordinator
and statement of purpose. Anders Tröjer +46 (0)46 222 1249
anders.trojer@jur.lu.se
LAW
78 BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S PROGRAMME DIRECTORY | MEDICINE – PUBLIC HEALTH & SPORT SCIENCES
MEDICINE – PUBLIC HEALTH
& SPORT SCIENCES
Public Health 79 Our close collaboration with other universities, industry
Sport and Exercise Psychology 79 and the health care sector ensures a continuous exchange
Sport Sciences, Sport Psychology 79
of experience, knowledge and ideas. Our teaching staff
Sport Sciences, Sports Medicine 80
are engaged not only in teaching, but also in health care
and research.
We have extensive contacts with embassies around the
Sweden and Scandinavia have always led the way in public world together with local, national and international or-
health issues. With huge investments and the long stand- ganisations such as WHO and UNICEF. The internation-
ing cooperation between education, research and indus- al nature of our programmes means students, researchers
try, the Swedish health system consistently ranks highly and lecturers from around the world come together to
worldwide and is a role model for many countries. create a dynamic and vibrant global class environment.
The programmes offered at the Faculty of Medicine at Lund University is one of the most research-intensive
Lund University were ranked best in Sweden by the in- university environments in Europe. Our research within
dependent university ranking association Urank in 2010. medicine and health is diverse, extending from experi-
The area of medicine and health within Lund University mental basic research to applied research with a focus on
offers a creative environment with students and researchers clinical research, health care science and public health is-
from all over the world. Our main task is to gain and spread sues. In many areas our medical researchers are the leaders
knowledge that will improve people’s health and their qual- in Europe. The Faculty of Medicine’s strong research ar-
ity of life. At the Faculty of Medicine we do this through eas include neuroscience, diabetes, cancer, microbiology,
teaching and research and through outreach activities in musculoskeletal diseases, stem cell biology, cardiovascular
close collaboration with the health care system. diseases, epidemiology and nursing.
Studying medicine and health at Lund University Lund University is behind a large number of signifi-
means learning for life. In order to continue to develop cant medical discoveries that have led to improved treat-
throughout their professional careers, students must pre- ment methods, new drugs and better diagnostics. The
pare themselves at an early stage to learn continuously treatment of haemophiliacs, dialysis and the medical ap-
and independently. plication of ultrasound are just a few historical examples.
MEDICINE – PUBLIC HEALTH & SPORTS SCIENCES
GILBERT TUMWINE (Uganda) Master’s in Public Health “I dream of a functional
health care system for my country, especially for the women and children.”
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of public health and statement of purpose. ployment in private and public sectors in the fields of
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
IN PUBLIC HEALTH Tuition fees and fitness leaders, instructors, performance enhance
ment specialists, psychological health consultants, or
academic researchers in the field.
Bachelor’s degree in sport sciences, psychology, social
Contact psychology or other relevant field, proven interest in
Programme webpage the field of sport and exercise psychology, knowledge
Programme overview of research methodology. English proficiency must
The Master’s Programme in Public Health at Lund
University is one of the leading MPH programmes in
Europe.
How to apply
ers have substantial experience in a wide range of dis Questions regarding the content of the programme
ciplinary and geographical contexts, and come from Selection criteria/additional info
countries such as Sweden, Ethiopia, Nigeria, India and The consortium will select the students on the basis
Indonesia. The diversity and experience of fellow stu
dents also contributes to the stimulating multicultural
learning environment. As one student expressed it,
“the class and the teaching are a microcosm of the MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN SPORT reference letters, English language proficiency, and
global context we will face in our work life.”
AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY proven interest in the field.
Tuition fees
Students choose to specialise according to their in
terests and can also undertake an internship, for ex
ample at WHO. The independent project during the
fourth semester allows students to apply the theories emsep
and methods learned to the research area and geo Contact
graphical context of their choice. sep Programme webpage
Programme modules / Courses Programme overview Programme coordinator
The European Master’s in Sport and Exercise Psychol
Health and Society: leading European universities in the field, from Fin
Theory of Science and Meth- MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN SPORT
odology: English and it offers education opportunities for stu SCIENCES, SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
preparation. Professional Development: Planning and
regular engagement in various forms of physical activ
areas covered by EMSEP include, but are not limited
to, motivation, performance, behaviour regulation,
Examples of electives
pational and Environmental Health, Sexual and Re counselling and preventive interventions within sport Programme overview
and exercise contexts.
Research Methods. knowledge, skills and abilities in the field of sport sci
Programme overview ences, from a number of different scientific perspec
Career prospects
Master’s Programme in Public Health alumni are cur edge of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Study period study of sports medicine and sport psychology.
rently employed at a variety of top governing insti in Leipzig, Research Mission, Practicum.
The programme includes second-cycle courses in
WHO, and various NGOs. In addition, the programme The following courses are given:
provides preparation for PhD studies and an academic
MEDICINE – PUBLIC HEALTH & SPORTS SCIENCES
career. Mental Aspects of Sport and Physical Performance
performance
Medical and Technical Aspects of Sport and Physical
details on English proficiency levels.
An important aspect of the programme is close con
How to apply tact with potential future employers and workplaces
Career prospects through internships.
In addition to the documents mentioned in that There is an increasing demand for experts in the field
checklist, you must also submit a statement of pur of sport and exercise psychology. The EMSEP pro Programme modules/Courses
pose, proof of previous employment within the field
professional career in sport and exercise psychology
apply to this programme. through a combination of coursework, independent
Selection criteria/additional info experience. After successful completion of the pro
Selection is based the applicant’s previous academic gramme, the graduates will be awarded a double
performance, previous employment within the field degree. The EMSEP graduates can expect to find em
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Career prospects
MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN SPORT As a graduate from this programme you will have ex
SCIENCES, SPORTS MEDICINE
Career prospects reers include positions in both the public and private
As a graduate from this programme you will have ex sectors. In addition, the programme provides prepara
tion for PhD studies and an academic career.
reers include positions in both the public and private
sectors. In addition, the programme provides prepara
tion for PhD studies and an academic career.
Programme overview
sport psychology, sports medicine, sports, physio
knowledge, skills and abilities in the field of sport sci therapy, health education or public health. English B
ences, from a number of different scientific perspec
sport psychology, sports medicine, sports, physio on English proficiency levels.
therapy, health education or public health. English B study of sports medicine and sport psychology.
How to apply
on English proficiency levels. The programme includes second-cycle courses in
How to apply In addition to the documents mentioned in that
checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose
In addition to the documents mentioned in that
checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose performance you apply to this programme.
you apply to this programme. Selection criteria/additional info
Selection criteria/additional info studies, letter of recommendation and statement of
An important aspect of the programme is close con purpose.
studies, letter of recommendation and statement of tact with potential future employers and workplaces
purpose. through internships. Tuition fees
Tuition fees Programme modules/Courses
Contact
Programme webpage
Contact
Programme webpage Programme coordinator
Programme director
“Lund is an excellent university with
a good reputation.” Pan Mao (China), Master’s in Sport Sciences.
MEDICINE – PUBLIC HEALTH & SPORTS SCIENCES
“I believe that meeting new people from other countries
with different cultural backgrounds, is an underestimated
educational experience.” Ellert Örn Erlingsson (Iceland), Master’s in Sport Sciences.
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PUBLIC RELATIONS
& SERVICE MANAGEMENT
Service Management, Retail 82 students to the latest research in the field of European
Service Management, Tourism and Hospitality 82 public relations.
Strategic Public Relations 83
The tourism and hospitality sector is one of the largest
and fastest growing industries in the world. Businesses are
Due to societies’ increasing transnationalisation and me- becoming larger and increasingly internationalised, requir-
diatisation, driven by new information technologies, the ing more professionally educated managers. Through the
demands on actors’ ability to communicate efficiently Master’s programme in Tourism and Hospitality Manage-
have amplified in recent years. This development has af- ment, graduates will be able to work as a manager, analyst,
fected actors in all sectors – both private and public – and consultant or researcher in the events, tourism, travel, trans-
at various levels of society. In terms of professional roles, ports and hotel industries.
recent developments have shifted the focus from opera- Today’s retail businesses develop very fast while facing
tional skills to more advanced strategic knowledge. It is global challenges and changes. Naturally, this opens many
against this background we offer the Master’s in Strategic doors to individuals who have the theoretical knowledge
Public Relations which is a joint programme with Uni- and practical experience to take advantage of these emerg-
versity of Stirling and Lund University. The aim of the ing opportunities. The Master’s programme in Retail Man-
programme is to meet the increasing demands on profes- agement will give you analytical and managerial skills based
sionals with knowledge and understanding of Public Rela- on high academic demands and quality standards. Dur-
tions and its role in society. This joint programme provides ing the studies there will be several opportunities to both
the students with cross-cultural knowledge, competence deepen and broaden the view of retailing.
and networks to take on leading strategic roles as Public The Master’s programmes in Public Relations and
Relations professionals. In line with this, the programme Service Management are taught at the dynamic Campus
allows students to undertake a twelve-week optional in- Helsingborg, a short distance from the city of Lund. All
dustrial placement. Finally, the programme exposes the programmes give eligibility for PhD studies.
PUBLIC RELATIONS & SERVICE MANAGEMENT
MANUELA KRONEN, Master’s in Service Management,
Tourism & Hospitality Management ”My studies have incor-
porated both theory and practice at a highly professional level
and have also been extremely rewarding socially. We have al-
ways been able to express our individual creativity.”
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ficiency levels. and hospitality sector. Our department has partner-
MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN ship agreements with more than 60 organisations,
SERVICE MANAGEMENT, RETAIL Follow the instructions on page 96-97. including many leading international travel and hotel
- corporations.
list, you must also submit a statement of purpose
when you apply to this programme.
For admission to the programme, the student must
education credits or the equivalent, of which at least
60 higher education credits must be within the area
of service management, business economics and man-
-
agement, is intended for the kind of people who would www.lunduniversity.lu.se for details on English pro-
like to take leadership in the development and organi- ficiency levels.
sation of new ideas and concepts within the retail field.
The programme will give you analytical and manage-
rial skills based on high academic demands and quality scholarships, see page 96-97. Follow the instructions on page 96-97.
standards. -
Through our extensive network of partner com- list, you must also submit a statement of purpose
panies we cooperate closely with the leading retail when you apply to this programme.
companies and institutions in the service industries.
During your studies you will get rich opportunities to
learn about retail management. The courses will in-
clude many interesting field trips and guest lecturers
from our partnership companies. The close coopera-
tion with the retail industry will contribute to keeping
our programme vibrant, current and relevant.
Case studies and academic writing is essential in our
MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN
of working with managers and experts from the retail SERVICE MANAGEMENT, TOURISM
industry will help you to keep up to date with current AND HOSPITALITY see page 96-97.
trends as well as giving you access to valuable future
contacts. You will find there will be several opportuni-
ties to both deepen and broaden your view of retailing
during your studies.
One important and exciting part of the programme Tourism
is also the academic internship. This encourages you to
look into what it is like to work as a leader in a retail
company. The aim is to see, learn and thus gain an Do you have a passion for tourism and hospitality?
insight into the role of a leader. Would you like to take a step towards furthering your
personal and professional development? Our Master’s
programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management
is proud to offer a unique combination of excellence
its special business and service logics in academic and strategic leadership skills.
During this programme, you will study tourism and
tomer relationship and service management, global hospitality from a multi-disciplinary perspective, com-
retail industry, multi-channel retailing, supply chain bining insights from management, marketing, social
management, sustainable retailing, retail site loca- science and the humanities. You will work in close
tion and change management cooperation with the department’s partner organisa-
tions. For example, destination marketing institutions
qualitative research methods or international hotel chains, through projects and
work placements. This will give you the opportunity
to develop important analytical and managerial skills.
-
control, revenue management and change manage-
- ment
PUBLIC RELATIONS & SERVICE MANAGEMENT
qualitative research methods
Graduates from this programme will be able to work
as managers, analysts, consultants or researchers in
retail industries. You will also be able to perform re-
search projects across a wide spectrum of fields in the -
retail sector. Our department has partnership agree-
ments with more than 60 organisations, including
many leading international retail corporations. -
For admission to the programme, the student must
education credits or the equivalent, of which at least Graduates from this programme will be able to work
60 higher education credits must be within the area as managers, analysts, consultants or researchers in
of service management, business economics and man- industries including hotels, events, tourism, travel and
transport. You will also be able to perform research
www.lunduniversity.lu.se for details on English pro- projects across a wide spectrum of fields in the tourism
BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S PROGRAMME DIRECTORY | PUBLIC RELATIONS & SERVICE MANAGEMENT 83
rope. The work field has expanded as new professions,
MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN the supervisor can be from either Lund University or job titles and media have developed. The need for PR
STRATEGIC PUBLIC RELATIONS University of Stirling. professionals continuously increases amongst organi
sations and more job opportunities will arise.
The degree offers necessary conceptual skills for
managerial careers in public relations, organisational
communication, corporate communications and com
munication management and related posts in a variety
Lund University and the University of Stirling, UK through close connections with leading practitioners of contexts and sectors.
(joint programme) for example through guest lectures and internship.
tionally recognised for teaching and research.
stratecic-public-relations dergraduate degree or a Bachelor’s degree from a uni
ing curriculum which develops both a theoretical and versity or college recognised by University of Stirling
strategic-public-relations practical understanding of Public Relations. and Lund University. Applications will also be consid
ered from those with significant experience in public
Programme overview
The programme aims to meet the increasing demands nationally focused professional career by examining
on professionals with knowledge and understanding
of Public Relations and its role in society. In terms of tions programmes. language proficiency, see www.stir.ac.uk for details.
professional roles, recent developments have shifted
the focus from operational skills to more advanced Programme modules/Courses How to apply
strategic knowledge. For more information about the application process,
tence and networks to take on leading strategic roles Tuition fees
as Public Relations professionals. In line with this, the
programme allows students to undertake an industrial
placement. Through this design, the programme ex
poses the students to the latest research in the field of Contact
public relations. Programme webpage
The programme is taught in English and it is deliv
ered jointly with our partner, University of Stirling, Career prospects Study guidance
Public relations is a global occupation, implemented
in many countries and a growing work field. More Programme coordinator
ters at Lund University, Sweden. The last semester is people than ever are employed in the sector in Eu
“On one of our first days at the University, a lecturer told us
that half the knowledge we would acquire would come from
our fellow students. It is as much through discussions with
PUBLIC RELATIONS & SERVICE MANAGEMENT
them that one gains insight and knowledge, as through lis-
tening to a lecture.” Gao Yuan (China), Master’s in Service Management, Tourism & Hospitality.
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SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY & MATHEMATICS
Astrophysics 85 The future challenge for science is not only to develop
Atmospheric Sciences and Biogeochemical Cycles 85 knowledge, but also to bring it forward and make it acces-
Bioinformatics 85
sible as a platform for political decisions; humanity faces
Biology, Animal Ecology 86
big challenges and science plays a decisive role both in
86
Biology, Chemical Ecology 86 discovering problems and in finding solutions for them.
Biology, Ecology: Conservation Biology 87 Knowledge and research within science have laid the
Biology, Ecology: Ecotoxicology 87 foundation for much of modern society’s prosperity. How-
Biology, General 88 ever, rapid developments in technology and consumption
Biology, Molecular Ecology 88
along with growing economies have also generated global
Biology, Plant Ecology 88
problems associated with overexploitation of water, land
Biology, Theoretical Ecology 89
Chemistry 89 and air. To ensure a wise exploitation of the planet’s re-
Geo-information Science and Earth Observation for sources in the future does not only require strengthened
Environmental Modelling and Management (GEM) 89 research efforts, but also that politicians and other deci-
Geographical Information Systems 90 sion makers become aware of and base their decisions on
Geology 90
scientific knowledge.
Geomatics 91
Science at Lund University is characterised by first-class
Mathematical Statistics 91
Mathematics 91 research within a variety of areas, from molecular to eco-
Molecular Biology, General 92 logical systems and from biosphere studies to astronomy
Molecular Biology, Medical Biology 92 and high-energy particle physics. Our research and edu-
Molecular Biology, Microbiology 92 cation are carried out within all major research areas: as-
Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics and
tronomy, biology, chemistry, earth sciences, environmental
Biotechnology 93
sciences, physics and mathematics. The wide spectrum of
Organizing Molecular Matter 93
Physical Geography and Ecosystem Analysis 93 research, with several world-leading research groups, serves
Physics 94 as a platform for outstanding higher education and much
Protein Science 94 of the teaching is carried out in the laboratories connected
Synchrotron Radiation Based Science 94 to the research front line. Our teachers are all recruited
from among the active researchers, thus our students are
Related programmes
particularly well trained in scientific method.
Biotechnology 46
Nanoscience 48 If you want to contribute to a sound and sustainable
future development, science education at Lund Univer-
sity is the right choice. An education in science is also a
gateway to a great number of R&D companies and science
SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY & MATHEMATICS
parks within the surrounding Öresund region – a hub for
high-tech companies and research organisations especially
within pharmaceuticals/biotechnology, IT/telecommunica-
tion, food and environment. The Öresund region is at the
forefront in Europe within these areas.
Maj-Lena Linderson, lecturer on the Master’s in Physical Geography
& Ecosystems Analysis
edge, it is important that they learn how to search for new information
and that they practise critical thinking. This is something we teachers at
Lund University are good at communicating.”
BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S PROGRAMME DIRECTORY | SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY & MATHEMATICS 85
Contact
MASTER’S PROGRAMME Programme webpage
IN ASTROPHYSICS Contact
Programme webpage Study Advisor
Director of studies
Programme coordinator
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
Study advisor IN BIOINFORMATICS
Programme overview
opportunity to learn about the universe and apply your
knowledge of physics in a vibrant and fast develop
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
ing area of science. The first semester is spent on core
astronomy courses, including high energy astrophysics IN ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES AND
and dynamics. In the second semester, you will begin BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES
Programme overview
sion of internationally well regarded professors, and Bioinformatics is a broad subject in which biology,
medicine, computer science and statistics intertwine.
also take four more courses broadening your knowl The basis for bioinformatics is the massive amount of
edge of the most exciting areas of modern astrophysics
such as exoplanets and the early universe. and structural biology and stored in large databases.
Programme overview
Programme modules/Courses The programme is multidisciplinary and offers a versa modelling of biological systems.
Compulsory courses tile education in atmospheric sciences, taught by lead
Dynamical Astronomy, Statistical Tools in Astrophysics, ing scientists within the field. It will provide you with a Special features of the programme
Planetary Systems, Extragalactic Astronomy. Electives: deeper understanding of general atmospheric science,
Astrobiology, High Energy Astrophysics, Introduction
to Astrophysics, Laboratory Astrophysics, Observation novel software tools
of a broad range of topics within fields such as physi
Astrophysics. cal phenomena, atmospheric chemistry, meteorology, vironment
ture per week as well as additional seminars and work
shops that are led by the teachers. Note that during the based methods and gain experience in field measure standing of an organism or groups of organisms
autumn in the first year you will take two courses in ments and operations.
parallel at all times. Supervision for the thesis project Programme modules/Courses
is individual, but students receive at least two hours Programme modules/Courses
supervision per week during the whole project. In ad in Perl, Structural Bioinformatics, Genetic Analysis I,
dition to that you will be fully integrated into the life Large Scale Analysis of Entire Genomes, Functional
of the department and actively participate in weekly Genomics, electives and a Master’s degree project.
group meetings and scientific seminars. Most courses are full time studies, and you usually
take only one course at a time. The courses are typi
Career prospects Career prospects cally teaching intensive, with lectures and seminars as
Although many of our students go on to do a PhD in As a graduate of the MSc in Atmospheric Sciences and
astronomy, we aim to teach skills that are also of broad
use outside academia. the fields of environmental management, consultancy,
To give an idea of the possibilities open to you, we can climate modelling and research in both a national and
mention that former alumni work at Sony Ericsson, the international context. its per year.
school teachers and on developing the next generation Career prospects
of instruments to image the retina in the human eye. A scientific first level degree in physical geography or Graduates have a diverse set of employers to choose
Of course we have many students that have gone on between, both in industry as bioinformatics or bio
to do a PhD. Past Master’s students are doing or have computing specialists and in academia. Previous grad
uates have found employment with Silicon Genetics
University and the European Southern Observatory. and Novozymes, as well as in research groups includ
ing at Harvard Medical School and in Developmental
English proficiency levels. Biology at Lund University.
How to apply
on English proficiency levels. An undergraduate degree corresponding to a B.Sc.
SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY & MATHEMATICS
In addition to the documents mentioned in that in Molecular Biology, Biomedicine or Biotechnology
How to apply checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose, or an undergraduate degree corresponding to a B.Sc.
In addition to the documents mentioned in that to this programme. ematics or Mathematical Statistics including at least
checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose
and preferably a letter of recommendation when you Selection criteria/additional info see www.lunduniversity.lu.se for details on English
apply to this programme. proficiency levels.
college studies and other merits such as letters of rec
Selection criteria/additional info ommendation and statement of purpose. How to apply
ies and other merits such as letters of recommendation Tuition fees
and statement of purpose. Selection criteria/additional info
Tuition fees tions.
Tuition fees
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solid base for continued studies at the PhD level.
see www.lunduniversity.lu.se for details on English
proficiency levels.
Contact How to apply
Programme webpage
Study advisor Selection criteria/additional info
Selection of students is based on grades on academic www.lunduniversity.lu.se for details on English pro
courses of relevance for the Master’s programme. ficiency levels.
Tuition fees How to apply
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
Selection criteria/additional info
IN BIOLOGY, ANIMAL ECOLOGY
Selection of students is on grades on academic courses
of relevance for the Master’s programme.
Contact
Programme webpage Tuition fees
Study advisor
Programme overview
On the Master’s programme in Animal Ecology you
will learn how to analyse and understand evolution Contact
ary processes at the level of genes, individuals and Programme webpage
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
understanding how evolutionary and ecological pro
BIOLOGY, AQUATIC ECOLOGY Study advisor
cesses form appearance, physiology and behaviour in
benefits of different traits and how these are opti
mised to form reproductive and survival strategies. We
offer an excellent research environment, particularly in
topics such as animal migration, molecular ecology, life MASTER’S PROGRAMME
Programme overview
IN BIOLOGY, CHEMICAL ECOLOGY
modern field and laboratory methods in studies of eco This Master’s programme specialises on the ecology
logical and evolutionary issues applied on animals in
marine systems, i.e. in the fields of Limnology and Ma
research. Special emphasis is on birds as model systems. rine Ecology, respectively. It provides understanding
Special features of the programme
their relation to watershed, effects of anthropogenic Programme overview
disturbances, management strategies and restoration This Master’s programme focuses on chemical inter
vironment actions in nature, such as chemical defense in plants
methodology is also emphasised. and animals, chemical communication and interactions
ing of laboratory skills and experience in field work
Special features of the programme physiological mechanisms, evolution and ecological
Programme modules/Courses recent scientific approaches to current issues in both insight into how active compounds are isolated and
basic and applied science identified and how their biological activity is verified.
ogy, Evolutionary Animal Ecology , Molecular Ecology
Special features of the programme:
Biological Monitoring, The Scientific Method, Sensory
Biology, Master’s degree project. isolate and identify active chemical compounds
Most courses are full time studies, and you usually
take only one course at a time. The courses are typically Programme modules/Courses relevant to behaviour
teaching intensive, with lectures, seminars, excursions Limnology, Marine Ecology, Frontiers in Ecology, Fish
insect control
Restoration, Water Management, Master’s degree
ronment
SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY & MATHEMATICS
Most courses are full time studies, and you usually take
credits per year. only one course at a time. The courses are typically teach Programme modules/Courses
ing intensive, with lectures, seminars, excursions as well
Career prospects gy, Sensory Ecology, Molecular Ecology and Evolution,
The knowledge and skills you will gain on this pro
gramme open doors to employment within many sec Biological Systems, Evolutionary Animal Ecology, Mas
tors in academia and the public sector. The programme ter’s degree project.
provides you with a solid grounding for PhD studies. Most courses are full time studies, and you usually take
Employment can be found within agencies concerned Career prospects only one course at a time. The courses are typically teach
with environmental protection, education and within ing intensive, with lectures, seminars, excursions as well
academia through research funding. Master’s Programme find employment within the wa
ter management sector, e.g. as ecologists in municipal
or county councils or in consulting agencies. In these
positions your assignments could include environmen
tal monitoring, consulting on matters concerning wa
ter and assessment of measures that may affect the Career prospects
water environment. The programme also provides a Applications can be found within environmental moni
BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S PROGRAMME DIRECTORY | SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY & MATHEMATICS 87
toring, plant and forest protection, pest control and programme also provides a foundation for continued and look at case studies from the past
conservation biology. The programme also provides studies at doctoral level.
a solid grounding that prepares you for further post chemicals
graduate studies.
Programme modules/Courses
Compulsory courses: Ecotoxicology, Applied Eco
toxicology, Master’s degree project in Ecotoxicology
Electives
Management, Soil Ecology, Marine Ecology, Fisheries
for details on English proficiency levels.
How to apply
lu.se for details on English proficiency levels.
ogy or a combination between them.
How to apply Selection criteria/additional info Most courses are full time studies, and you usually
Selection of students is based on grades on academic take only one course at a time. The courses are typi
courses of relevance for the Master’s programme. cally teaching intensive, with lectures, seminars, excur
Selection criteria/additional info
Selection of students is based on grades on academic Tuition fees
courses of relevance for the Master’s programme.
Tuition fees
Career prospects
Contact Employees with sound ecotoxicological knowledge
Programme webpage regarding fate and effects of chemicals are needed in
a variety of sectors and workplaces. Especially there
Contact is a need for competence regarding performing and
Programme webpage Study advisor interpreting risk assessment of chemicals. During the
programme you will be visiting potential workplaces
Study advisor and employers that also provide applied projects for
you to solve during the course Applied Ecotoxicology.
Examples of employers of students of Ecotoxicology in
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
IN BIOLOGY, ECOLOGY: tor, private and governmental consulting and research
MASTER’S PROGRAMME ECOTOXICOLOGY
IN BIOLOGY, ECOLOGY: gible to go on to doctoral studies.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
Programme overview
The ability to predict how pollutants emitted from
human activities affect the environment is crucial in a
Programme overview society characterised by increasingly intense chemical
production and use. In the Master’s programmme of www.lunduniversity.lu.se for details on English profi
you will learn how to use modern ecology and genetics ciency levels.
within management and restoration, as well as in the
study of the loss of biological diversity. with chemicals. To perform risk assessments you need How to apply
knowledge and tools to predict concentrations of the
Special features of the programme: chemicals in the environment and their effects on or
ganisms, populations, communities and ecosystems. Selection criteria/additional info
toration ecology In the programme you will learn about topics and is Selection of students is based on grades on academic
sues like environmental multimedia modelling, toxicity courses of relevance for the Master’s programme.
biology testing, pollutant monitoring, bioaccumulation, risk
characterisation, and emerging pollutants e.g. phar Tuition fees
maceuticals and engineered nanomaterials.
vironment Two courses in ecotoxicology constitute the core of
the programme, Ecotoxicology, and Applied Ecotoxi
Programme modules/Courses
SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY & MATHEMATICS
ter’s depending on your aim or preference. Below you
can find some suggested tracks and elective courses. Contact
logical Monitoring, Electives, Master’s degree project. Programme webpage
Most courses are full time studies, and you usually
take only one course at a time. The courses are typically issues for example relating to the Water Framework Study advisor
teaching intensive, with lectures, seminars, excursions Directive, or you may also combine courses more fo
cused on terrestrial or contaminated soil issues.
Special features of the programme:
per year. fate of chemicals and their direct and indirect effects
on the structure and function of ecosystems
Career prospects
on chemical and ecosystem properties
employed by a diverse range of governmental and
biological systems from molecular to ecosystem level
vate consultancies and research agencies. The Master’s
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MASTER’S PROGRAMME
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
IN BIOLOGY, MOLECULAR
IN BIOLOGY, GENERAL
ECOLOGY
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
IN BIOLOGY, PLANT ECOLOGY
In the field of ecology, molecular DNA techniques have
an opportunity to design a personal study plan. You become instrumental, both for basic research ques-
choose from around 50 courses at advanced level in tions and applied problems outside academia. For ex-
biology. We have excellent facilities for laboratory ample, molecular techniques are used to investigate
a wide range of questions in conservation biology,
are full time studies and you usually take only one evolutionary and behavioural ecology and in environ-
course at a time. The courses are typically teaching in- mental monitoring. Within this programme you will
tensive, with lectures, seminars, excursions as well as learn to combine powerful methods in molecular biol- An understanding of the mechanisms that shape and
theoretical and practical exercises. You are expected to ogy to explore exciting topics in ecology and evolution. modify plant diversity is of fundamental importance
spend about 40 hours per week on studies, self-studies The problems addressed in the programme cover the for all biological disciplines. This is the subject for you
whole scale from single genes to genomes, introducing – if you are interested in plant ecology, systematics,
techniques to investigate transcriptomes and an intro- evolution and biodiversity. You will learn about the
duction to the basic bioinformatics tools necessary for mechanisms that are involved in the evolution of new
working with genomic databases. plant species and the factors that control plant diversity
and the distribution of plant species. You will come to
molecular biology to organismic biology and ecology understand the way in which mating systems and popu-
lation structure influence gene flow and genetic diver-
ronment living organism sity in plants. You will study how plants interact with
other organisms and their ability to adapt to environ-
and well developed student exchange programmes vironment mental change. You will be given a scientifically-based
perspective to the conservation biology of plants, and
ing of laboratory skills and field work ing of laboratory skills gain practical experience of ecological and systematic
methodology. Field trips and laboratory work are inte-
specialisation specialisation. grated parts of many courses in this study programme.
lutionary topics related to plants, fungi and lichens
- international environment
gree project.
The knowledge and skills you will gain on this pro- and strong training of laboratory skills
gramme open doors to employment within many take only one course at a time. The courses are typically
teaching intensive, with lectures, seminars, excursions specialisation
found within agencies concerned with environmental as well as theoretical and practical exercises. You are
protection issues, education or research funding. The expected to spend about 40 hours per week on studies,
programme also provides a solid grounding that pre- self-studies included. Normally you take two courses of
pares you for further postgraduate studies.
per year.
-
-
The knowledge and skills you will gain on this pro-
- gramme open doors to employment both within aca- -
- demia and the public sector. The programme provides -
you with a solid grounding especially for PhD studies.
- take only one course at a time. The courses are typi-
cally teaching intensive, with lectures, seminars, excur-
HUMANITIES, LANGUAGES, FILM & THEOLOGY
sions as well as theoretical and practical exercises. You
SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY & MATHEMATICS
are expected to spend about 40 hours per week on
studies, self-studies included. Normally you take two
Selection of students is based on grades on academic
proficiency levels.
The study programme has a clear focus on biodiver-
sity and conservation biology. It provides a foundation
for continued studies at the doctoral level within the
Selection of students is based on grades on academic fields of plant ecology, systematics and conservation
biology, but also opens doors to employment within
the public sector, forestry and agricultural organisa-
tions, ecological and conservation consultancy, plant-
breeding and education.
-
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ground for work in natural resource management, con
An undergraduate degree corresponding to a B.Sc.
skills are necessary.
see www.lunduniversity.lu.se for details on English try. Note that each course within the programme can
proficiency levels.
How to apply lu.se for details on English proficiency levels.
How to apply
Selection criteria/additional info see www.lunduniversity.lu.se for details on English
Selection of students is based on grades on academic proficiency levels.
courses of relevance for the Master’s programme. Selection criteria/additional info
How to apply Selection of students is based on grades on academic
Tuition fees courses of relevance for the Master´s programme.
Selection criteria/additional info Tuition fees
Selection of students is based based on grades on aca
demic courses of relevance for the Master’s programme.
Contact Tuition fees
Programme webpage
Contact
Study advisor Programme webpage
Study guidance
Contact
Programme webpage
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
Study advisor
IN BIOLOGY, THEORETICAL
ECOLOGY MASTER’S PROGRAMME
IN GEO-INFORMATION SCIENCE
AND EARTH OBSERVATION FOR
MASTER’S PROGRAMME ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING
IN CHEMISTRY AND MANAGEMENT
Programme overview
Theoretical Ecology encompasses almost all aspects
of ecology – from genes to ecosystems, from popu
lation dynamics to evolutionary biology – and has a
means that there is emphasis on the underlying, often
mathematical, theories of ecology and evolution. The Programme overview
mathematical and statistical tools learnt are also useful The programme provides you with the opportunity to
for a number of applications in, for example, natural Programme overview
resource management and conservation biology. knowledge and skills in various specialisations within
the field of chemistry. Through a choice of advanced environmental modelling and management is essen
Special features of the programme courses and a Master’s degree project or projects, tial for development issues all round the world. Spatial
you are given the opportunity to specialise in one of data, such as maps and global databases, as well as
and evolutionary problems satellite imagery play a central role in the search for
chemistry, inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, molecu reliable environmental information for scenario stud
lar biophysics, physical chemistry, chemical physics and
field will therefore continue to be crucial for industry,
dynamics, and community ecology government and NGOs. The programme has a duration
of 22 months and is taught by world class faculties in
Studies build on a previous grounding in chemistry and the Netherlands. While spending time in at least two
Programme modules/Courses enable you to develop the ability to apply independent of the five countries and studying in a multicultural
ideas to issues and problems in chemistry or its neigh environment, students will gain valuable insights into
SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY & MATHEMATICS
ogy, Methods in Modelling Biological Systems, Theo bouring fields. the academic, social and cultural diversity of Northern
and Diversity, the Scientific Method, Evolutionary Programme modules/Courses a multiple MSc degree from the consortium universi
Animal Ecology. Compulsory courses: ties. There is a great demand for GEM graduates in
Most courses are full time studies, and you usually take the international arena. A large number of the GEM
only one course at a time. The courses are typically teach fields stated above and a Master’s degree project graduates are accepted in PhD degree programmes.
ing intensive, with lectures, seminars, excursions as well
years and more than 100 students have graduated.
Career prospects
The programme will provide you with general and Programme modules/Courses
the chemical industry, related industries or the public During
Career prospects the first year, the students have common foundation
The programme serves as outstanding preparation for own learning skills in such a way that you are prepared
university research, but also for research and develop for lifelong learning. well as statistics, presentation as well as research skills,
ment in many areas outside academia. The versatile and systems analysis related to environmental model
ling and management.
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The second year students can specialise on EU Policy courses: pulsory in the second year.
and Environment, Environmental Modelling of Oceans One of many attractions of the Department of Earth
Geoinformatics, Modelling of Greenhouse Gases and students undertake their lectures and practical sessions
WEB solutions for Environmental Modelling.
A course calendar with course structure and modules is ries within the department building. Fieldwork is an
essential part of the practical work and there are excur
sions of between one day and two weeks. These are
Career prospects Career prospects held at a variety of locations and are a major feature of
After completing the programme you will have gained the programme. In the final year students generally un
mote sensing, plays a central role in the search for theoretical and practical knowledge about the plan dertake projects in many of the research laboratories.
ning, implementation and handling of GIS within di
formulation of viable policies. Skills in this field will verse disciplines. These skills are highly useful within all aspects of our teaching and research. Students have
therefore continue to be much in demand in industry, areas concerned with spatial phenomena, such as natu access to all library resources at the department, which
government and NGOs. ral and social sciences, medicine, engineering, hydrol include electronic journals.
ogy, agriculture, forestry, defense, global change and in
spatial planning of local, regional and national systems. Programme modules/Courses
Applicants should have a first or upper second class
nary Geology and one in Bedrock Geology.
nised university in a discipline related to the course, Quaternary Geology: Glacial Sedimentology – Processes,
preferably combined with work experience in a rel lunduniversity.lu.se for details on English proficiency
evant field. English proficiency must be shown, see levels.
How to apply
How to apply Bedrock Geology: Magmatic Petrology, Geochemis
In addition to the documents mentioned in that
for information on how to apply. checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose
and letters of recommendation when you apply to this
Selection criteria/additional info programme. Evolution of the Biosphere, Palaeoecology and Palae
Selection of students is based not only on their back
ground and work experience, but also motivation and Selection criteria/additional info
research interest are taken into account. Students are
college studies and other merits such as letters of rec Career prospects
research idea to their application. ommendation and statement of purpose in the fol The world will depend even more on geologists and
Tuition fees 1. The general average of your Bachelor’s degree environmental change has never been greater, and
the world’s population increases and makes greater
demand on earth’s limited resources. Graduates from
our programme will obtain transferable and subject
specific skills that are necessary for academic research
or entry into various employment opportunities in pri
Contact vate companies or governmental structures.
Programme webpage Tuition fees
Programme secretary
lu.se for details on English proficiency levels.
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
IN GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION Contact How to apply
SYSTEMS Programme webpage
In addition to the documents mentioned in that
Study advisor checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose
and letters of recommendation when you apply to this
programme.
Selection criteria/additional info
Programme overview MASTER’S PROGRAMME
college studies and other merits such as letters of rec
IN GEOLOGY
gramme in analysing and modelling spatial phenom ommendation and statement of purpose.
SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY & MATHEMATICS
aim is to offer you a flexible and comprehensive train Tuition fees
ing in GIS. All courses are provided over the Internet,
including text, audio and video lectures, email contact,
forums and Skype correspondence with specialised ac
work best for you and choose your own pace of study. Programme overview
The programme covers nearly all aspects of geology, Contact
software and affords the opportunity to achieve deep from minerals and rocks to glacial geology, sediments, Programme webpage
theoretical understanding of spatial phenomena and climatic changes and the evolution of life. It aims to
the basics of GIS, database management, cartography provide students with a wide range of geological Director of studies
and advanced knowledge of GIS methodologies. knowledge, exposure to areas at the cutting edge
of research, and a thorough understanding of the
Programme modules/Courses practical applications of geology. There are two main
Compulsory courses:
Three or four courses in either branch, combined with
an elective course, are normally studied during the first
Elective
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Selection criteria/additional info
MASTER’S PROGRAMME MASTER’S PROGRAMME
IN GEOMATICS IN MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS college studies and other merits such as letters of rec
ommendation and statement of purpose.
Tuition fees
Programme overview Programme overview
The Master’s programme in Mathematical Statistics
analysis of phenomena with a spatial reference. Spatial provides a broad spectrum of tools and methods for Contact
analysis finds applications in many areas, such as health, handling random phenomena occurring in scientific Programme webpage
the environment, urban planning, geology, archaeology as well as industrial contexts. Within the programme
and agronomy. This programme aims to provide knowl you can specialise in many different areas for differ Student counsellor
edge in spatial analysis for environmental applications. Magnus Wiktorsson
It includes studies in geographical information systems
and theories for understanding the Earth´s climate and
ecosystems are integrated with knowledge for collecting
environmental information using remote sensing, storing also choose to take courses in other subjects such as MASTER’S PROGRAMME
the information in databases and theories behind GIS. computer science, or, if you are aiming for a career in IN MATHEMATICS
a specific applied field, courses in that field. Examples
Programme modules/Courses include courses in economics, molecular biology and
bioinformatics. If you intend to proceed to a PhD you
should take courses with a high degree of theory con
tent, while if you are aiming for a career outside aca
demia you should take courses that cover a wide range
of statistical models and methods.
Programme overview
Programme modules/Courses The purpose of the Master’s programme in Mathemat
ics is to give you an advanced theoretical knowledge
of mathematics, together with practical skills to apply
this knowledge both to mathematical problems and
Career prospects
Graduates from the programme will be able to work
as GIS and environmental specialists in public and pri in mathematics or numerical analysis. The programme
vate organisations. The programme is also suited for
students interested in research careers. parallel with courses over the final two semesters. The
remaining credits can be chosen freely, giving a wide
range of possible specialisations within pure or applied
mathematics or numerical analysis.
Programme modules/Courses
puter Science. From technical colleges, specialisations
in land surveying, community planning, civil engineer
ing, ecosystems analysis or similar are relevant. An ad Career prospects
With a Master of Science in Mathematical Statistics you
have great opportunities to form an exciting career
in, for example, the pharmaceutical industry, biotech
education credits in programming and statistics. Eng nology companies or the banking and finance sector.
Statistical methods are also of great importance for lo
details on English proficiency levels.
and organisations within the public sector.
How to apply
Career prospects
the documents mentioned in that checklist, you must
also submit a statement of purpose and letters of rec
ommendation when you apply to this programme. will also have sufficient skills in applying mathemat
ics to seek employment in industry, with government
SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY & MATHEMATICS
Selection criteria/additional info in mathematics, mathematical statistics, numerical agencies and in other organisations working with
analysis, scientific computing and computer science, mathematical problems.
college studies and other merits such as letters of rec
ommendation and statement of purpose. ing courses in multivariable calculus and linear algebra,
Tuition fees
details on English proficiency levels.
English proficiency levels. How to apply
How to apply In addition to the documents mentioned in that
Contact checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose
Programme webpage In addition to the documents mentioned in that and letters of recommendation when you apply to this
checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose programme.
Study advisor and letters of recommendation when you apply to this
programme. Selection criteria/additional info
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college studies and other merits such as letters of rec tors in industry, academia and the public sector, both
ommendation and statement of purpose. nationally and internationally. This could be in the
duniversity.lu.se for details on English proficiency levels. biotechnology, pharmaceutical or food industries, in
Tuition fees patent and legal issues, education or research funding.
How to apply The programme also provides you with a solid ground
ing for PhD studies.
Selection criteria/additional info
Selection of students is based on grades on academic
Contact courses of relevance for the Master’s programme.
Programme webpage
Tuition fees
Student counsellor
university.lu.se for details on English proficiency levels.
How to apply
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
Contact
IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, Programme webpage Selection criteria/additional info
GENERAL Selection of students is based on grades on academic
Study advisor courses of relevance for the Master’s programme.
Tuition fees
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY,
Programme overview MEDICAL BIOLOGY
Molecular biology provides tools and a basis of knowl
edge that are increasingly important in all aspects of Contact
biology, medicine and biotechnology. This Master’s Programme webpage
programme offers courses that will deepen and broad
en your education in modern molecularly oriented bi Study advisor
ology and related topics. The general programme in
Molecular Biology provides you with the opportunity Programme overview
to design your own education with the specialisation This programme aims to give students of molecular
that you prefer. There is a broad range of courses to biology a solid foundation for a career in medically re
lated areas. These areas have played, and will continue
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
together a suitable programme that fulfils the degree to play, a central role in pharmaceutical and biotechno IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY,
logical development. The programme also deals with MICROBIOLOGY
and training. subjects related to obvious commercial applications
Special features of the programme control, and functional foods.
biology, biotechnology and medical biology Special features of the programme
vironment including pharmacology, immunology, nutrition Programme overview
physiology, toxicology, and neurobiology This programme offers a highly competitive educa
ing of laboratory skills tion in modern microbiology. Molecular biology and
skills genomics have transformed this topic and underlined
specialisation the fundamental importance of microorganisms in
research to clinical use most aspects of biology, from ecology to medicine.
Programme modules/Courses The programme spans from the use of microbial mod
Elective courses provides a solid basis for the use of relevant terms and el organisms to understand function and evolution
expressions within medical biology and related areas of cellular processes to the enormous importance of
microbes in biotechnology, the food and pharmaceuti
visits are offered cal industries, hygiene, environmental biotechnology,
Most courses are full time studies, and you usually etc. Much of this potential is still unexplored and the
take only one course at a time. The courses are typi Programme modules/Courses programme provides tools and knowledge for a career
cally teaching intensive with lectures, seminars, theo Compulsory courses: in this exciting area.
retical and practical exercises as well as self studies.
Special features of the programme
SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY & MATHEMATICS
Career prospects environment
The knowledge and skills you will gain on this pro
gramme open doors to employment within many
sectors in industry, academia and the public sector.
Depending on which specialisation you choose, this Programme modules/Courses
could be in the biotechnological, pharmaceutical or Most courses are full time studies, and you usually
food industries. Employment can also be found in take only one course at a time. The courses are typically
agencies concerned with hygiene and environmental teaching intensive with lectures, seminars, theoretical
protection issues, in patent and legal issues, education and practical exercises as well as self studies. During
or research funding.
Career prospects
The knowledge and skills you will gain on this pro microbiology.
gramme open doors to employment within many sec Most courses are full time studies, and you usually
BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S PROGRAMME DIRECTORY | SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY & MATHEMATICS 93
teaching intensive with lectures, seminars, theoretical -
and practical exercises as well as self studies. During - -
-
programmes/molecular-biology/molecular-genetics-
The programme could form a point of entry into fur- and-biotechnology
you for a career in industry or the public sector. For courses.
-
for example in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and gramme open doors to employment within many sec-
food industries, as well as within various national and tors in industry, academia, and society, for example When you graduate from the programme you will be
international authorities and organisations. in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries or
within agencies concerned with patent and legal is-
sues, education or research funding. The programme
-
- www.lunduniversity.lu.se for details on English pro-
There are no tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. For non
EU/EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme is
There are no tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. For non
There are no tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. For non EU/EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme is
EU/EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme is
Biotechnology
MASTER’S PROGRAMME IN MO-
LECULAR BIOLOGY, MOLECULAR MASTER’S PROGRAMME
GENETICS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY IN PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
AND ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
IN ORGANIZING MOLECULAR
MATTER
This programme connects fundamental research with
its applications and integrates genetics, gene technol- -
ogy, cell biology, molecular biology, biotechnology
and bioinformatics. All these disciplines have a com- The purpose of the programme is to give you a broad systems within the area of environmental and climate
mon basis in molecular genetics, which is the discipline -
that explains how the information in the genes is ex- mental and climate systems, global environmental
SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY & MATHEMATICS
pressed and how it can give rise to various traits of an and colloid chemistry, nanochemistry, and soft con- issues and global cycling, climatology and climatic
organism. Emphasis is also put on genetic mechanisms - change, ecosystems analysis, biogeophysics, remote
underlying disease, genetic mapping, molecular ge- sensing, and methods of environmental analysis.
netic techniques and diagnostic methods. fundamental mechanisms and good understanding
mechanical description of atoms and molecules to
biotechnology and medical genetics complex supramolecular structures, as well as their
industrial and biological applications. -
logy techniques
provide you with a suitable base for future studies in -
neurship, and the commercialisation of biotechnol- these or related subjects, including a course in math-
ogy
extent influence and plan your studies, with several
- After successfully completing the programme you will
94 BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S PROGRAMME DIRECTORY | SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY & MATHEMATICS
-
- own education, but we have also put together some specialised techniques for analysing proteins. They will
servation planning, international aid, EU-related issues
and the management and development of analytical publications, and have the ability to independently
data and methods. You could also pursue a career in plan, carry out and critically evaluate experiments.
research. Examples of future employers are municipal
and county councils and national and international
- second year, they choose one or two projects in the
the University or in a company with a relevant research
For information on specialisations and elective cours-
-
higher education credits in physical geography, geol- aged during the second year of studies.
ogy, geoscience, biology/ecology, physics, agronomy,
forestry, environmental science or the equivalent, or Two international research institutes are to be con-
a foreign degree with an equivalent/similar speciali-
- -
individual courses within the programme. English B
among other things, materials science and will attract
new entrepreneurs and research groups. The two insti-
tutes will add to the already existing opportunities for
- conducting research and development, and are well
tion and communication technology, manufacturing,
space exploration, life sciences, medicine, pharmacy,
and letters of recommendation when you apply to this energy production, the environment, electronics and
programme. materials science.
-
college studies and other merits such as letters of rec-
ommendation and statement of purpose. -
that each course within the programme can have par-
There are no tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. For non
EU/EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme is
and letters of recommendation when you apply to this
programme.
Ecosystem-Analysis
college studies and other merits such as letters of rec-
ommendation and statement of purpose. There are no tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. For non
EU/EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme is
There are no tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. For non
EU/EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme is
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
IN PHYSICS
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
What if satisfying your curiosity could become your IN SYNCHROTRON RADIATION
BASED SCIENCE
SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY & MATHEMATICS
MASTER’S PROGRAMME
subjects including the smallest parts of matter, the in-
IN PROTEIN SCIENCE
terface between living cells and electronics, how to
create a cleaner environment and how to cure cancer.
At the same time, they are satisfying their curiosity. As
research community engaged in experiments at major This programme gives you ample opportunities to in-
international research facilities and in state-of-the-art teract with users of synchrotron radiation. These users
come from various disciplines such as physics, chemis-
Understanding proteins is central to understanding -
a number of courses, some of them general, some more and solving both medical and biotechnological prob- gramme will give you hands-on experience from an
lems on the molecular level. This programme explores accelerator laboratory. The programme includes spe-
project, for which you spend a full year in a research the molecular structures and functional mechanisms cialised courses in accelerator physics and synchrotron
group or outside the University – there are many excit-
ing possibilities within the high-tech industry in the programme will master methods of cloning, expres- -
BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S PROGRAMME DIRECTORY | SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY & MATHEMATICS 95
erator laboratory, where you will work closely with a Career prospects Selection criteria/additional info
research group. The remaining courses may be chosen Selection of students is based on previous academic
from within the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of you are well prepared for work in industries related to studies and degrees with emphasis on grades in the
Engineering. This means that you are partly able to accelerators and synchrotron light instrumentation, as
design your Master’s degree. well as for PhD studies in several disciplines. letters of recommendation and statement of purpose.
Programme modules/Courses Tuition fees
Introduction to Synchrotron Radiation Based Science
on English proficiency levels.
How to apply
Contact
In addition to the documents mentioned in that Programme webpage
checklist, you must also submit a statement of purpose
and letters of recommendation when you apply to this
programme. Student contact
“International students and visiting researchers really like it
in Lund. The University doesn’t have a hierarchical structure,
there is a relaxed atmosphere and it is easy for the students to
SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY & MATHEMATICS
talk to the professors. Their doors are always open.” Lars Eklundh, researcher.
96 BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S PROGRAMME DIRECTORY | HOW TO APPLY
If you plan to come to Lund University as an exchange student, a PhD student or a student through the Eras-
mus Mundus Action 2 “lots”, you follow a different application process and therefore do not need to follow
the steps below. Refer to our website for more information.
Students who wish to apply for a Lund University “joint” programme or an Erasmus Mundus Action 1
programme may also have a different application process. Please refer to the programme description in this
brochure (pages 35-95) for instructions on how to apply.
HOW TO APPLY FOR BACHELOR’S
AND MASTER’S STUDIES
Apply before The main application period for international students applying for studies starting
15 jan international Master’s programmes and the two international Bachelor’s programmes
are open for application during this period. In 2011 the application period may open
earlier than 1 December, please visit www.lunduniversity.lu.se for updates.
grammes and courses open in this period as most studies commence in the autumn.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the general admission requirements, you must meet the
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
In order to meet the general entry requirements for Bachelor’s level
studies all students must:
can be found under each programme description.
nationally recognised test, e.g. TOEFL, IELTS or the equivalent. English
HOW TO APPLY
2009, there is an additional entry requirement for mathematics as fol- to apply for. Click on “Apply” and follow the instructions for the online
lows: the student must have successfully completed courses in math- application form on the Swedish national application website.
ematics to reach the level of the Swedish course Mathematics A (ap 2. Send your supporting documents:
Bachelor’s studies, you must verify that
To meet the entry requirements for Master’s level studies, you must: or diploma, must qualify you for higher education studies in the country
you received it.
nised university (equivalent to a Swedish Bachelor’s degree). Masters’s studies
from previous studies at an internationally recognised higher educa-
tionally recognised test, e. g. TOEFL, IELTS or the equivalent. tion institution (university or university college).
Master’s studies, transcripts of completed
See www.universityadmissions.se for details on the general admis- courses and grades for each semesters (including course list).
sion requirements.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
-
quirements. Most Lund University programmes require English B (advanced
your documents.
For details on the document requirements,
a total score of 90 please see www.universityadmissions.se.
of instruction, according to the International Handbook of Universities
exemptions.
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APPLICATION FEE FOR NON-EU/EEA STUDENTS Currency guide – this is an approximate guide only for comparison
If you are a student from outside the EU/EEA, you are required to pay an purposes – please check daily currency rates. Please note that tuition
application fee of SEK 900 (approximately EUR 100) to Swedish University fees must be paid in Swedish krona.
Admissions. You pay one application fee per semester, regardless of how
many programmes or courses you apply to. You must pay this application Swedish krona (SEK) Euro (€) US dollar (US$)
fee in order for your application to be considered. If you are from within 90 000 9 500 13 500
the EU/EEA you do not need to pay an application fee. 100 000 10 500 15 000
110 000 12 000 16 500
DOCUMENTS 140 000 15 000 21 000
Official application documents are sent to the address stated on the 200 000 21 500 30 000
Swedish University Admissions website. They are not sent to Lund Uni-
versity. All documents that are sent to the Swedish University Admissions
address will be sent on to Lund University. Some programmes request PAYMENT
additional documents to be sent, as part of their selection process (eg
Lund University issues an invoice in advance of each semester of study,
a portfolio of work), and these additional documents may need to be
with payment due before the start of the semester. Access to the invoice
sent directly to the specific programme administrator at Lund University.
and payment is through a secure Student Portal. You can make your pay-
Always check the programme’s admission and selection requirements to
ment by credit/debit card (Visa, Mastercard) online. The amount will then
ensure you do not miss any required documents.
be withdrawn from your bank account immediately. You can also transfer
the money to our account number.
QUALIFICATIONS PENDING
If you are in your final year of undergraduate degree studies, most Mas-
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FUNDING
ter’s programmes will still accept your application to the programme. This
is known as an application with “qualifications pending”. Please note that as tuition fees do not apply for exchange students, PhD
You must include with your application an official document stating: students or students who are citizens of the EU/EEA (and Switzerland),
most scholarships are only offered to non EU/EEA students.
programme, and
LUND UNIVERSITY GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
The Lund University Global Scholarship programme is targeted at top
academic students from countries outside the EU/EEA (and Switzerland).
You must be awarded your undergraduate degree before you start the Scholarships cover 25%, 50%, 75% or 100% of the tuition fees.
Masters’s programme. Official documents of your completed undergradu-
ate degree must be brought with you when you arrive in Lund to start This scholarship programme is open to all students who have applied for
the programme. Bachelor’s or Master’s level studies at Lund University for a minimum of
one semester of study (the equivalent of 30 ECTS full-time study) and who
ADMISSION / NOTIFICATION OF RESULTS are required to pay tuition fees. This scholarship programme is not open
You will be notified about your acceptance to the programme at the for students eligible to apply for the Swedish Institute “Study Scholar-
end of March for autumn studies (or late September for spring studies). ship”. Please note that Lund University Global Scholarships do not cover
Please note that you are notified through your website account on the living costs. You apply online through the Lund University website once
universityadmissions.se website. You then must accept the offer of a you have applied for the programme.
place on the programme. If you do not confirm your place it will be given
to another student. Programme specific scholarships: Some programmes also offer a pro-
gramme specific scholarship, for example the Ingvar Kamprad Scholarship
TUITION FEES for students applying for the Master’s in Industrial Design. Details regard-
ing any special scholarships are indicated on the programme webpages
Tuition fees do not apply for exchange students, PhD students or students
at www.lunduniversity.lu.se.
who are citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area
(EEA) and Switzerland.
Erasmus Mundus Action 1: Lund University is a partner in six prestigious
You are NOT required to pay application and tuition fees if:
Erasmus Mundus joint programmes (Action 1). As a student on these
Master’s programmes you may be able to get a scholarship to cover both
tuition fees and living expenses. These programmes are listed in the pro-
gramme directory, pages 35-95.
reasons other than studies (having a temporary residency permit for
studies in Sweden does NOT grant you exemption from fee payments)
Erasmus Mundus Action 2: Lund University is a partner in several Eras-
mus Mundus Action 2 “lots”. If you are from an eligible country you can
nomic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland
apply for a scholarship to come to Lund University. Scholarships are avail-
able to academic staff, PhD students, Master’s students and Bachelor’s
land, and have temporary or permanent right of residence in Sweden
students and may cover both tuition fees and living expenses. Refer to
(see the Swedish Migration Board website www.migrationsverket.se for
the Lund University website for information, www.lunduniversity.lu.se.
the definition of family member)
Swedish Institute scholarships: The Swedish Institute offers several
different scholarship programmes available to international students.
Union and have Swedish residency
Please refer to the Swedish Institute website for full details,
www.studyinsweden.se
Application and tuition fees are only required for studies in the first
cycle (Bachelor’s) and second cycle (Master’s)
US STUDENT FINANCE
and will be studying in Sweden on a temporary basis as part of an Lund University is one of only two approved Swedish institutes participat-
official study abroad programme as an exchange student ing in the US Government Federal William D. Ford Direct Loan Program
for Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD programmes. This includes the Stafford
Students who are citizens of countries outside the European Union (EU), Loans and the Graduate Plus Loans. Please note that this loan programme
European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland are generally required to is only available to US citizens or eligible non-citizens. Details are pre-
pay application and tuition fees. sented on www.lunduniversity.lu.se.
98 PROGRAMME INDEX
For programmes listed by subject area, see page 33
A
International Human Rights Law
International Marketing & Brand Management
Archaeology – Theory and Practice L
Asian Studies 60
Astrophysics 60
Language and Linguistics, English 61
B Language and Linguistics, French 61
Language and Linguistics, General Linguistics 62
Bioinformatics
Language and Linguistics, German 62
Biology, Animal Ecology
62
Language and Linguistics, Italian
Language and Linguistics, Latin
Language and Linguistics, Phonetics
Biology, General
Language and Linguistics, Spanish
Biology, Molecular Ecology
Biology, Plant Ecology
Biology, Theoretical Ecology
Biotechnology
66
C 66
66
M
Maritime Law
D Mathematical Statistics
Mathematics
Middle Eastern Studies
Disaster Management Molecular Biology, General
Molecular Biology, Medical Biology
E
Molecular Biology, Microbiology
Economic Demography
Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology
Economic Development and Growth
Music – Performance Programme
Economic Growth, Innovation & Spatial Dynamics
Economic History N
Nanoscience
Nordic Sound Fine Art
Entrepreneurship O
Environmental Management and Policy
Organizing Molecular Matter
Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management
Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science P
European Affairs Photonics
European and International Tax Law Physical Geography and Ecosystem Analysis
European Business Law Physics
European Studies Protein Science
F Public Health
Film and Media Producing 60 R
Religious Roots of Europe
S
Service Management, Retail
Food Innovation and Product Design
Service Management, Tourism and Hospitality
Food Technology and Nutrition
Social Studies of Gender
Fire Safety Engineering
Sociology of Law – European Law
G Sport and Exercise Psychology
Sport Sciences, Sport Psychology
Modelling and Management Sport Sciences, Sports Medicine
Geographical Information Systems Strategic Public Relations
Geology Sustainable Business Leadership
Geomatics Sustainable Urban Design
Global Studies Synchrotron Radiation Based Science
H V
Human Geography W
I Water Resources
Industrial Design
Information Systems Welfare Policies and Management
International Development and Management
DISCLAIMER: While care has been taken to provide accurate information in this prospectus, please always check our website www.lunduniversity.lu.se for updates, especially regarding programme details, tuition fees, scholarships,
admission requirements, application and programme dates/deadlines.
Editors: Megan Grindlay and Maria Lindblad, International Marketing and Recruitment, Lund University. Produced by Borstahusen, Lund. Photos by Kennet Ruona, Charlotte Carlberg-Bärg, Mikael Risedal, Tove Möller-Gunnarsson,
Gunnar Menander, Leif Johansson, Jonas Ingerstedt, Sara Hängsel, Albin Wahlgren, Fotolia. Graphic pg 9: Snøhetta/Fojab. Brochure edition: 15 000 copies. Printing: Elanders, Falköping, July 2011.
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