Current Topics in Economics 5 credits

About the course

This course serves the purpose of introducing the student to economic research methods and to prepare students for writing a bachelor's thesis or degree project. It provides an overview of the scientific method in economics, research designs, literature review strategies, data collection and analysis, and academic writing. Throughout the course, students will thereby touch on current topics in economics. The course will also cover ethical considerations in economic research.

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Spring 2027
- Current Topics in Economics
  
  Offered as a part of a Degree programme
  
  VT27 / Umeå / English / On site
  
  Application opens 15 September 2026
  
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  Starts
  18 January 2027
  
  Ends
  24 March 2027
  
  Number of credits
  5 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  33%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-2N00Q
  
  Eligibility
  
  60 credits completed courses whereof 45 credits in Economics. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.
  
  Selection
  
  Guaranteed admission for students at SGPOL, SGEKA, SGIEK, SYCEK, SGSAV.
  
  Application
  The online application opens 15 September 2026 at 09:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 October 2026.
  
  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 8,050
  
  Total fee: SEK 8,050
  
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