Social Work in Sweden 7.5 credits
About the course
In the course perspectives, concepts ant theoretical foundations of social work are described and discussed. Further on the institutional structures of social work in the Swedish welfare state is described and problematized. The course also introduces the students to the "Swedish way" of understanding the context of social and personal problems, and the interventions social workers use in working with people to bring about change.
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Autumn 2025
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Social Work in Sweden
International admissions round
Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
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Starts1 October 2025
Ends2 November 2025
Number of credits7.5 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-F2840
Eligibility General entry requirementsSelectionResults-National university aptitude test-Academic credits
ApplicationApplication deadline was 15 January 2025. The application period is closed.
Application and tuition feesAs 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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Social Work in Sweden
Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
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Starts1 October 2025
Ends2 November 2025
Number of credits7.5 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-28414
Eligibility General entry requirementsSelectionResults-National University aptitude test-Academic credits
ApplicationApplication deadline was 15 April 2025. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. Submit a late application at Universityadmissions.se.
Application and tuition feesAs 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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