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Sociology of Human-Environment Relationships

  • Number of credits 7.5 credits
  • Level Master’s level
  • Starting Autumn Term 2025

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About the course

This course provides knowledge on current research in the field of environmental sociology. The aim of the course is to contribute to a deeper understanding of the relationship between society and environment with particular focus on people´s attitudes, perceptions and behaviour. During the course different perspectives are presented that within the social sciences are relevant in order to understand the challenges the society are facing when it comes to environmental issues. The perspectives presented includes aspects such as responsibility and justice, self-interest versus collective action and regulation of the state versus the market. The relation between attitudes, perceptions and behaviour is also discussed.

Application and eligibility

Sociology of Human-Environment Relationships, 7.5 credits

Visa tillfällen för föregående termin Autumn Term 2025 Det finns inga senare terminer för kursen

Starts

4 December 2025

Ends

18 January 2026

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Daytime, 100%

Required Knowledge

90 credits in a major subject within the field of social sciences, where in 15 credits must be at the bachelor level. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A/6. 

Entry requirements

Selection

Academic credits Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.

Application code

UMU-22224

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.

Application fee

SEK 900

Tuition fee, first instalment

SEK 12,075

Total fee

SEK 12,075

Starts

4 December 2025

Ends

18 January 2026

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Daytime, 100%

Required Knowledge

90 credits in a major subject within the field of social sciences, where in 15 credits must be at the bachelor level. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A/6. 

Entry requirements

Selection

Academic credits

Application code

UMU-F2222

Application

Online applications are now open. You will be transferred to Universityadmissions.se. Application deadline is 15 January 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.

Application fee

SEK 900

Tuition fee, first instalment

SEK 12,075

Total fee

SEK 12,075

Contact us

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Course is given by
Department of Sociology
Contactperson for the course is:
Department of Sociology