Gender, Disasters and Climate Risk

Climate change and natural disasters do not impact everyone equally. Gender plays a key role in shaping how people are affected and what resources they can access in times of crisis. This course introduces you to how risks and disasters influence different groups and how social structures can amplify or reduce vulnerability.

You will gain foundational knowledge of gender relations, the effects of climate change and crisis management. Through case studies from different parts of the world, you will learn how gender, power and social norms shape people’s ability to cope with climate-related risks.

The course can be taken as a stand-alone option and is ideal for anyone interested in sustainability, social issues and gender equality in the context of climate change.

Course syllabus

The syllabus contains the formal and legal details of the entire course. It’s a legal document outlining the course structure and requirements, intended mainly for administrative use.

Your studies combine lectures, seminars and group discussions where you explore theories and practical examples. You will work with texts and case studies that show how gender and social structures influence vulnerability during disasters.

Assessment is based on written assignments and oral presentations where you demonstrate your ability to analyse and discuss different perspectives.

The course provides both theoretical knowledge and analytical tools that are valuable for careers in sustainability, crisis management and gender equality.

Entry requirements

General requirements

Selection criteria

Priority is given to applicants who have applied before deadline and are registered to a course or a programme at Lunds University the semester before this course starts. After that seats are allocated according to the following: The general average (GPA) of your higher secondary school leaving certificate: 34 %, The Swedish national university aptitude test: 34 %, number of previous ECTS at application deadline (up to 165): 32 %. If students have equal credentials, seats are allocated based on their results on The Swedish National University Aptitude Test. If this too is equal, seats are allocated based on a draw.

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

• The European Union (EU)
• The European Economic Area (EEA) and
• Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 9,250
First payment: SEK 9,250

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.