Sustainable Development

Sustainable development aims to achieve social and societal well-being and economic development, while maintaining a balance with the Earth's ecological system. This complex task requires knowledge of facts, perspectives, and norms, as well as methods that can be used to drive and practice sustainable development on local and global levels and prolonged over time. In the master’s program, Work Integrated Sustainable Development, students learn to systematically reflect on the relationship between facts and norms, practical and theoretical knowledge, and how organizations can work actively and strategically to achieve sustainable development.

Courses that the study programme comprises

• History and Theory of Sustainability 
• Research Internship 
• WIL in Theory and Practice
• WIL: Reflection and Portfolio 
• Applied Research Methods 
• Paradoxes and Sustainability Practices 
• Thesis: WIL with a Specialization in Sustainable Development 

International internship or study abroad

Choose an internship or study abroad in the third semester of your programme. Specialised and personal, University West offers an intimate campus environment without the usual barriers between academic staff and students. Here, your professors are easily accessible to answer questions and hold discussions.

While large universities have several focus areas, University West’s small size and high quality allow us to focus on and dedicate resources to a few prioritised/selected areas. This ensures a high-quality programme as well as a warm and friendly atmosphere.