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.
Restoration in Northern Coastal Ecosystems
- Summer 2027
About the course
Blending ecological science with applied management, this course examines how human activities have degraded coastal and marine environments and how restoration and nature-based solutions (NbS) can enhance ecosystem functions and resilience. It surveys the principles and practice of restoring coastal ecosystems in subarctic and Arctic environments, highlighting how high-latitude conditions shape both degradation processes and opportunities for NbS-driven restoration. It further explores the recovery of habitats affected by climate change, coastal erosion, and human activities. Special attention is given to nature-based approaches that mitigate coastal hazards, promote blue-carbon storage, and support sustainable livelihoods in coastal communities.
Learning outcome
On completion of the course, a student:
- Can assess degradation pathways linked to human use, land–sea interactions, and climate-related change in northern environments.
- Can describe ecological processes that drive recovery and resilience in Arctic and subarctic coastal and marine systems.
- Can evaluate restoration outcomes using ecological, socioeconomic, and climate-adaptation indicators relevant to coastal contexts.
- Can synthesize ecological, management, and policy perspectives into a coherent plan or assessment for a real or hypothetical restoration or NbS project in Iceland or the wider Arctic.