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.
- ECTS transcript – If you are still completing your Bachelor’s degree, upload an ECTS transcript showing the subjects you have studied, your grades, and the number of credits awarded. Your Bachelor’s diploma must be uploaded later, as soon as you receive it.
- Bachelor’s diploma – If you have already graduated, upload your Bachelor’s diploma. A separate ECTS transcript is not required.
Note: Your Bachelor’s degree must be in the same or a related field as the Master’s programme you are applying for. The university will check whether you have completed enough relevant subjects and ECTS credits.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending where you completed your bachelor education.
Note:
- Motivation Letter – A motivation letter is a recommended document when applying to the programmes at this university. The letter must be no longer than 1,000 words.
Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- Higher education degree completed in English
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
Previous education: Bachelor Degree 180 credits in any field or equivalent.
Upon graduation, students will have the skills and knowledge to be competitive in pursuing various job opportunities withing education, training and development, human resources, and organizational development. Some potential job titles for graduates of this program include Learning and Development Manager, Organizational Development Specialist, Talent Development Manager, and Corporate Trainer.
