Perspectives on Sustainability and Architecture 1 1.5 credits

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In the course students are introduced to the principles of sustainability and how its discourse has evolved over time. Students gain an understanding of the role and responsibility of the architect to design sustainable built environments given today's socio-ecological urgencies.

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Spring 2026
- Perspectives on Sustainability and Architecture 1
  
  Offered as a part of a Degree programme
  
  VT26 / Umeå / English / On site
  
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  Starts
  19 January 2026
  
  Ends
  7 June 2026
  
  Number of credits
  1.5 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  10%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-52710
  
  Eligibility General entry requirements and Mathematics 3b or 3c or Mathematics Further level 1b or 1c or Mathematics C, Science Studies 2/level 2, Civics 1b or 1a1+1a2/level 1b or 1a1+1a2. Science Studies can be replaced by Chemistry 1/level 1 and Physics 1a or 1b1+1b2/level 1a1+1a2 or level 1b.
  
  Selection
  Guaranteed admission within TYARK.
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 15 October 2025. The application period is closed.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 5,920
  
  Total fee: SEK 5,920
  
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