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.
Environmental Impact Assessment
- Spring 2027
- Instructor: Dr. Bjarnhéðinn Guðlaugsson
About the course
Oceanic and coastal ecosystems are under increasing pressure from human activities, both on local and global scales. This course introduces concepts and methodologies of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA). Students will learn how the practical tools of the assessment methods are being used and gain the ability to assess the outcomes. Strengths and weaknesses of the EIA and SEA procedures will be discussed.
Instructor
Bjarnhéðinn Guðlaugsson (BG) is a Postdoctoral researcher at Reykjavik University’s Department of Engineering in Iceland. He has a wide interdisciplinary educational background, in engineering, economics, energy and sustainability, which has taken him to Denmark, China, Iceland and the United Kingdom. He specialises in energy systems and whole system analysis, techno-economic analysis, policy analysis, and stakeholder assessments, with a focus on the sustainability and feasibility of technology integration and energy transition policies in the UK and Europe.
Learning outcome
On completion of the course a student:
- can appreciate the purpose and role of EIA and SEA in the decision-making process.
- understand the strengths of EIA and SEA regarding environmental management.
- can critically assess the quality of EIA and SEA studies.
- can set up EIA and SEA projects under different environmental settings, write reports and recommendations for authorities.