The course deals with the history of the Nordic countries from the Early Middle Ages until present day in a comparative perspective. We study, among other things, the rise of the Danish and Swedish protestant states, the consequences of the Napoleonic period, the coming of nationalism and new identities in the nineteenth century, the development of the Welfare State, the Nordic Countries and the Second World War, the situation during the Cold War and finally Minorities in the Nordic Countries.
The course can be combined with the more in-depth course "Swedish History" 7.5 credits. The course can also be read completely independently.
The information below is only for exchange students
Starts
19 January 2026
Ends
23 March 2026
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
50%
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-A1611
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.
