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Swedish Social Welfare in Comparative Perspective

  • Number of credits 7.5 credits
  • Level Bachelor's level
  • Starting Autumn Term 2025

About the course

The course introduces students to the "Swedish welfare state", its role in the development and carrying-out of social programs, and the role of social workers in the Swedish welfare state context. Emphasis will be placed on exploring social welfare policies in comparative perspective.

Application and eligibility

Swedish Social Welfare in Comparative Perspective, 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

General entry requirements Entry requirements

Selection

Results-National University aptitude test-Academic credits

Application code

UMU-28417

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

1 September 2025

Ends

30 September 2025

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Daytime, 100%

Required Knowledge

General entry requirements Entry requirements

Selection

Results-National University aptitude test-Academic credits

Application code

UMU-F2844

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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