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.
Swedish Social Welfare in Comparative Perspective, 7.5 credits
Autumn Term 2025
The information below is only for exchange students
Starts
1 September 2025
Ends
30 September 2025
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-A2876
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.
Notification of admission will be sent in end of May.
