Career opportunities
The DECC master's programme prepares you to understand and work independently on key issues related to sustainability, including environmental challenges, social transformations and cultural change. Such knowledge and skills are key to a wide range of jobs, for example in education, research, public administration, civil society and media.
Former students at work
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PhD student in Human Geography
"The international and transdisciplinary workplace that SUM offers has prepared me to work in groups from different backgrounds, nationalities and interests," says Guillem.
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Production Editorial Manager
“The critical thinking skills gained during my studies at SUM are vital to my work at Taylor & Francis Group,” says Seth, who works for one of the world's leading publishers of academic research.
Where to find a job?
The 2023 UiO Graduate Survey has mapped where former students work and what type of jobs they have. This shows the results for graduates with a Master’s in Development, Environment and Cultural Change:
Main areas of work
- Higher education/research/development
- Interest-/volunteer organisations/NGOs
- Public administration
- Industry (incl. oil/energy/power/gas)
- Consultancy/advice
Key work tasks
- Communication/Information
- Environmental protection/Sustainability
- Advisory services/Guidance
- Administration/Case management
- Project management/Project work
The results from the 2023 Graduate Survey also show that
- four out of five graduates are satisfied with the educational programme they studied
- nine out of ten graduates are employed or taking a PhD after completing their master’s degree
- completed education is perceived as relevant already in the first job
- work tasks have a clearer professional profile compared to graduates with a bachelor’s degree
- graduates score highly in academic skills; specialist expertise, theory, methodology, ethical reflection and critical thinking
- contact with working life during studies is perceived as useful or very useful
Start developing your career
In the second semester you can choose to have an internship in a relevant organisation or company as part of your degree. You can also write your master's thesis in cooperation with an external partner. Through this you can get valuable contacts and network that can be useful when you apply for a job after graduation. You can also prepare for working life along the way by participating in career fairs, job search and interview workshops, and career counseling offered to students. Or you can learn what former students do by shadowing a former SUM student at work for a day.
Internship experiences
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Internship at The Council of Europe, Strasbourg
Don’t be afraid to reach out to big international institutions. It might create incredible opportunities, says Julie.
Enhance your degree with an interdisciplinary certificate
Gain unique interdisciplinary competencies for your degree, together with students from across UiO. The certificate provides students with knowledge and skills sought after in the job market.
The honours certificates consists of 20 ECTS, which may be taken as a supplement to your program. It is available for all students enrolled in a master's or professional degree program.
Further studies
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