Social Sustainability in Rural Areas

1.8.2026 - 31.7.2027

4 cr

Registration open

Intermediate studies

Social sustainability and sustainability transformation in rural areas
Local actors (municipalities, enterprises, voluntary organisations) as promoters of social sustainability
Rural welfare policy
Innovation policy and social innovations in rural areas
Housing in rural areas and multi-locational dwelling
Social resilience in the context of rural areas
Strategic measures for the social sustainability of rural areas

Contains

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Fields

Social sciences

Scope

4 cr

Code

YTA011500

Recognize the significance of social sustainability and sustainability transformation for rural areas
Understand the roles and opportunities of different actors in promoting social sustainability in rural areas
Identify rural welfare policy issues
Identify opportunities for social innovations in rural areas
Understand the significance of rural areas for the resilience of society
Apply social sustainability perspectives in strategic rural development

LUT University

Sustainable development and growth

Global diversity and equality

Society and interaction