From Vikings to Welfare: An Introduction to the Archaeology and History of Sweden and the Nordic Countries

30 credits
Bachelor's level
Spring Term 2026

About the course

With this course students gain insight into the archeology, history, history of religions and intellectual history of Sweden and the Nordic countries. The course contains four modules: ancient Scandinavia, history of the Nordic countries, history of Nordic religions (Viking age religion, Sami religion and Christianity) and the Sami, and the intellectual history of Sweden.

Syllabus

This course includes four modules also given as free-standing courses:
1. Ancient Scandinavia 7.5 credits
2. Nordic History 7.5 credits
3. Sami and Old Norse Religion/Nordic religions 7.5 credits
4. Twentieth Century Swedish Intellectual History 7.5 credits

Application and eligibility

From Vikings to Welfare: An Introduction to the Archaeology and History of Sweden and the Nordic Countries, 30 credits

Spring Term 2026

The information below is only for exchange students

Starts

19 January 2026

Ends

7 June 2026

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Daytime, 100%

Required Knowledge

General entry requirements

Selection

Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the departments own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the departments own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected

Application code

UMU-A1610

Application

This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive. The online application opens 26 August 2025 at 08:00 CET.

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