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Tampere University Student’s Guide

Course unit, curriculum year 2026–2027
SSR.COSOP.150

Sustainable Development in Global Society, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Course code
SSR.COSOP.150
Language of learning
English
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Lina Van Aerschot
Responsible teacher:
Tuuli Hirvilammi
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Social Sciences Studies 100 %
Content

The course is an introduction to interdisciplinary sustainable development and sustainable welfare research. Topics covered include the policies and values of sustainability, planetary boundaries, welfare theories, social sustainability, sustainable economy, and eco-social policies.

Learning outcomes
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1

Participation in teaching

Contact teaching
23.10.2026 – 11.12.2026
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Completion option 2

Independent study

No scheduled teaching