Here below you can find all master courses the University Centre offers. All courses are taught in 1-3 week modules running from August through June. See how the courses are organised in the teaching schedule for both programs. Usually 2-3 courses are taught at the same time, but students may only enroll in one course at a time.
The master courses are available to you whether you plan to pursue a degree or just take a course or courses. Please review the options for guest studies to determine how you can apply.
For further information, contact the Administrative Director of Education and Teaching.
Foundations of Sustainable Coastal Communities
- Autumn 2026
About the course
This course introduces the core concepts, challenges, and opportunities in northern coastal communities and sustainable development. Using Isafjörður as a primary case study, students will explore the complex interconnections between a community's economic and political structures, infrastructure, and its surrounding environmental systems. The course is primarily taught by practitioners and stakeholders in the Westfjords region. Students will analyze why these regions are critically important and what primary challenges—from infrastructure challenges to economic shifts—they must navigate in the coming decades.
Learning outcome
On completion of the course a student:
- can define the core concepts, challenges, and opportunities in sustainability in northern coastal communities
- understands the diverse interests and challenges faced by stakeholders in a coastal community
- apply lessons from Isafjörður's development to assess challenges and opportunities in other coastal communities
can present primary challenges (e.g. climate change, infrastructure finance, etc) in both written and spoken presentation