Programme info
Micro-credential: Climate change as a societal challenge
The micro-credential is part of the Postgraduate Energy & Climate
- Study load: 6 ECTScredits
- Language of instruction: Englishd
- Location: Campus Middelheim
- Faculty: Faculty of Science
Learning outcomes
This micro-credential focuses on the following learning outcomes.
1. The participant has gained insight in the societal causes, consequences and reactions to climate change.
2. The participant understands that in the governance of climate change and energy transitions diverse types of actors, diverse government levels and diverse scientific disciplines have a role to play.
3. The participant is able to exemplify the societal causes, consequences and reactions to climate change, and can situate the need for inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration between scientists, societal stakeholders and policy makers.
4. The participant is acquainted with processes of multi-level governance for climate change, ranging from the international to the very local level.
5. The participant can elaborate on the diverse aspects of climate (in)injustice.
6. The participant is able to critically reflect on the role of (diverse actors contributing to) advocacy in the societal and political debate on climate change.
7. The participant can discuss the importance of corporate social responsibility in climate change challenges.
Practical information
Lectures will be held in November - December 2025 on Wednesdays from 1.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Campus Middelheim.
We view students' presence on campus as mutually beneficial, yet we also recognize the need for flexibility, particularly for those balancing work and study commitments.
Therefore, a basic livestream option (audio only, no camera, limited interaction) for remote participation is set up, and, if permitted by the lecturer, recordings of the livestream will also be available.
Evaluation
When attending all lectures (attendance of at least 80% of classes) and successfully passing the multiple choice exam, 6 credits will be awarded.
You will receive an exemption for this course unit if you decide to register for the Postgraduate of Energy & Climate afterwards.