This course aims to increase the students' knowledge about health promotion practice through strengthening skills in planning, and critically discussing the development and conduct of health promotion programmes. Theories, frameworks, and research will be presented, discussed and applied in the context of programme initiation, design and management.
Teaching is given in English and carried out through lectures (face-to-face or recorded) and group work in addition to a compulsory discussion and a compulsory written home assignment.
Theory and Management in Health Promotion, 5 credits
Spring Term 2026
Starts
2 March 2026
Ends
22 March 2026
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
100%
Required Knowledge
For non-programme students applying as freestanding course students, the requirements are 120 ECTS, of which a minimum of 30 ECTS are within one of the following: Health and healthcare, environmental health or social sciences. English proficiency equivalent to English B/6 from Swedish Upper secondary education.
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-30411
Application
The online application opens 15 September 2025 at 09:00 CET.
Application deadline is
15 October 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.
For non-programme students applying as freestanding course students, the requirements are 120 ECTS, of which a minimum of 30 ECTS are within one of the following: Health and healthcare, environmental health or social sciences. English proficiency equivalent to English B/6 from Swedish Upper secondary education.
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-F3041
Application
The online application opens 02 June 2025 at 13:00 CET.
Application deadline is
15 August 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.
