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Sociology of Political Attitudes

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

About the course

This course is dedicated to discuss socioeconomic and sociocultural cleavages in Europe, and attitudes related to such cleavages. Attention is directed to both theoretical and empirical explanations and processes in relation to cleavages in society, including the role of identity and transfers of resources between various groups. Methodological aspects such as choice of methods and possible benefits and problems with case studies as well as comparative studies are also discussed.

Application and eligibility

Sociology of Political Attitudes, 7.5 credits

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

Starts

1 September 2025

Ends

30 September 2025

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-F2227

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

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