The course gives an introduction to Nordic museology. Museology is the study of the museum as phenomenon, and musealization as practise. The first part of the course gives an historic overview of museums in Sweden and the Nordic region. The second part focuses on the Nordic school of museology. It discusses the early developments as well as the current state of the field.
Application and eligibility
Introduction to museology, 7.5 credits
Autumn Term 2025
Starts
1 September 2025
Ends
18 January 2026
Study location
Varied
Language
English
Type of studies
Mixed,
25%,
Distance
Number of mandatory meetings
No mandatory meetings.
Number of other meetings
None
Outline for distance course
The course is online without any physical meetings. The studies require access to technical equipment such as a computer with a camera and microphone.
Results-National university aptitude test-Academic credits
Application code
UMU-15807
Application
The online application opens 17 March 2025 at 09:00 CET.
Application deadline is
15 April 2025. How to apply
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.
