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Circular economy as a societal change, essay, 2025-2026

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smart for good
Credits:
2 ECTS credits
Location:
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Continuous learning category:
Law and society, Environmental and natural sciences
Teaching format:
Independent learning
Price:
40 € (VAT 0%)
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The objective of the course Circular economy as a societal change, essay is to reflect on the topic in a variety of ways through the themes of the Circular Economy as Societal Change, MOOC course and to utilize the material of the MOOC course extensively.

Essay completion time is limited and the essay will be written after completing the MOOC Circular economy as societal change, 3 cp.

Modes of study: Essay analyzing circular economy.

Teacher: Jukka Sihvonen

PLEASE NOTE! A student can complete the essay section only after having first completed the MOOC course as an open university student! The deadlines for the essay are; in the autumn, by Dec 15th, 2025 and in the spring, by Jun 13th, 2026. 

Students may register for both the MOOC and essay for the same semester. However, the essay won't be evaluated until the MOOC is completed. If you have completed the MOOC course in a previous year, you can now complete only the essay.

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Study units cost 20 € / ECTS credit. This price holds for the academic year 2025-2026.
For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi).

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Fees for purchasing/lending literature are not included in the study fee. 

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Finnish
English

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Registration starts:
2025-08-07 09:00
Registration ends:
2026-05-18 23:59