Democracy, Human Rights and Sustainability: Global Perspectives in Education 7.5 credits
About the course
The three main fields of study are democracy, human rights and sustainability. Basic prerequisites for democracy are highlighted and discussed. Human rights are studied and analyzed historically, politically and from a juridical point of view. Different theoretical perspectives within the field of sustainable development are studied from both international and Swedish perspectives. The main fields of study are treated in global perspectives and in relation to current topics in education.
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Autumn 2025
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Democracy, Human Rights and Sustainability: Global Perspectives in Education
Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
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Starts1 September 2025
Ends30 September 2025
Number of credits7.5 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-F6441
SelectionResults-National university aptitude test-Academic credits
ApplicationApplication deadline was 15 January 2025. The application period is closed.
Application and tuition feesAs 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 12,075
Total fee: SEK 12,075
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Democracy, Human Rights and Sustainability: Global Perspectives in Education
Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
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Starts1 September 2025
Ends30 September 2025
Number of credits7.5 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-64401
SelectionResults-National university aptitude test-Academic credits
ApplicationApplication deadline was 15 April 2025. Submit a late application at Universityadmissions.se.
Application and tuition feesAs 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 12,075
Total fee: SEK 12,075
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Spring 2026
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Democracy, Human Rights and Sustainability: Global Perspectives in Education
Spring 2026 / Umeå / English / On site
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Starts4 May 2026
Ends7 June 2026
Number of credits7.5 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-F6450
SelectionResults-National university aptitude test-Academic credits
ApplicationApplication deadline was 15 August 2025. Submit a late application at Universityadmissions.se.
Application and tuition feesAs 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 12,075
Total fee: SEK 12,075
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Democracy, Human Rights and Sustainability: Global Perspectives in Education
Spring 2026 / Umeå / English / On site
Application opens 15 September 2025Show more Show less
Starts4 May 2026
Ends7 June 2026
Number of credits7.5 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-64505
SelectionResults-National university aptitude test-Academic credits
ApplicationThe online application opens 15 September 2025 at 09:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 October 2025.
Application and tuition feesAs 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 12,075
Total fee: SEK 12,075
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