Environmental Engineering within Planetary Boundaries Mälardalen University

Overview

Grounded in the Planetary Boundaries framework, the Environmental Engineering within Planetary Boundaries programme at Mälardalen University takes a systems approach to understanding how environmental, societal, and technological factors are interconnected. You will gain the skills to design sustainable solutions that keep human development within the limits of our planet - helping to ensure a just and livable future for generations to come.

Future and career

As an environmental engineer you play a crucial role in contributing to the green transition and working towards a sustainable future. After graduation, you can work in both the public and private sectors. Common employers are municipalities, county administrative boards, consulting firms, industrial companies, and environmental authorities. As an environmental engineer you may work with different areas such as environmental protection, water and wastewater management, waste management, and environmental impact assessments to climate adaptation and sustainable urban development. You can work as an environmental consultant, environmental coordinator, environmental strategist, project manager, or sustainability engineer.