Equality in policy and practice 7.5 credits

About the course

The course deals with gender equality as political ideal and practice and will address questions such as: How have the size and character of the welfare state influenced women's opportunities? How is gender equality understood and practiced today? Knowledge of how different historical and ideological choices regarding the welfare state still influence politics today will be provided. The course will also explore the ideal of gender equality from different perspectives and specific emphasis is on examining the ways in which present day societies in general and gender equality in particular are marked by processes of colonialism, heteronormativity and neoliberalism. The course is organized around active student participation and consists of lectures, written assignments, oral presentations, and examination. The course is taught and examined in English.

The course is divided into three broad themes: 1) The development of the welfare state and its implications for gender Equality, 2) Heteronormativity, sexuality, and gender equality, 3) Gender equality in policy and practice.

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Spring 2026
- Equality in policy and practice
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  Spring 2026 / Varied / English / Web-based (online)
  
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  Starts
  19 February 2026
  
  Ends
  23 March 2026
  
  Number of credits
  7.5 credits
  
  Type of studies
  Web-based (online)
  
  Mandatory meetings
  No mandatory meetings
  
  Other meetings
  None
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Varied
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-29108
  
  Eligibility To be admitted to the course applicants must have completed three semesters of full time studies, equivalent to 90 ECTS, of which at least 15 ECTS must be an independent project or four semesters of full time studies equivalent to 120 ECTS. English proficiency equivalent to English A from Swedish Upper secondary education.
  
  Selection
  Academic credits
  
  Application
  Online applications are now open. Application deadline is 15 October 2025. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 12,075
  
  Total fee: SEK 12,075
  
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