Studies in sustainable development
Sustainable development is a part of common learning outcomes and it should be reflected in all degrees in some form. However, if you want to deepen your knowledge of sustainable development, check out the studies listed on this page. Here you can find individual study units, study modules and network studies related to sustainable development. Most of the studies are widely available for students. However, some of the studies may have participation restrictions or other selection criteria. Please check the criteria before selecting the studies.
This page does not contain all the studies related to sustainable development at Tampere University. Other study units and modules can also be found within degree programmes.
Study modules related to sustainable development
Below you will find information about some study modules related to sustainable development. Browse the studies and start learning more about sustainable development.
- Thematic module in Responsible Business and Sustainability: After completing the module, students understand the relationships between business, society and nature and are familiar with the challenges related to their interlinkages.
- Sustainable development study module
- Sustainable Entrepreneurship: See more information on HUBS’ Study Calendar.
Individual study units related to sustainable development
Several individual courses include one or more of the UN's sustainable development goals. These goals include, for example:
• good health and well-being;
• partnerships;
• quality education;
• sustainable cities and communities and
• sustainable industry, innovation and infrastructure.
You can filter courses according to the sustainable development goals in the Student’s Guide by using the Sustainable development goals filter.
Network studies related to sustainable development
Below is a collection of information about a few networks through which you can find interesting studies related to sustainable development.
- Circumpolar Studies is a study module of interdisciplinary courses that highlight the opportunities and threats facing the Arctic. The online courses are run by North American universities. See more information on the Instructions for outgoing cross-institutional students page.
- Climate University
- Demola: If you are interested about projects and innovation challenges, check out the Demola studies. Sustainability is a theme in many study units.
- ECIU University
- Sustainability Studies Network
- UniPID is a network of Finnish Universities, that for example offers study units related to sustainable development.