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

About the course

This course is designed for those who want an overview of Swedish and Nordic archaeology, history, religious history, and the history of ideas. The course consists of four modules, through which you will learn about ways of life and living environments in ancient Scandinavia, as well as Nordic history, with a focus on key milestones and the social, political, and economic developments of the Nordic countries. You will also study Sweden’s intellectual history, gaining insight into the role of science and technology in societal development from the twentieth century to the present day , as well as Nordic religious history, including Old Norse and Sámi religion.

The course consists of four modules, each of which can also be taken separately.
Please note that these modules may be offered in a different order depending on the semester.

Module 1: Ancient Scandinavia (7.5 credits)

Module 2: History of the Nordic countries (7.5 credits)

Module 3: Twentieth Century Swedish Intellectual History (7,5 credits)

Module 4: Sami and Old Norse Religion/Nordic religions (7,5 credits)

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Spring 2027
- From Vikings to Welfare: An Introduction to the Archaeology and History of Sweden and the Nordic Countries
  
  International admissions round
  
  VT27 / Umeå / English / On campus
  
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  Starts
  18 January 2027
  
  Ends
  6 June 2027
  
  Number of credits
  30 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On campus
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-F1302
  
  Eligibility
  General entry requirements
  
  Selection
  
  Grade point average (34%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (32%) - Academic credits 1-165 ECTS (32%)
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 17 August 2026. The application period is closed.
  
  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 48,300
  
  Total fee: SEK 48,300
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding
- From Vikings to Welfare: An Introduction to the Archaeology and History of Sweden and the Nordic Countries
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  VT27 / Umeå / English / On campus
  
  Apply
  
  Show more Show less
  
  Starts
  18 January 2027
  
  Ends
  6 June 2027
  
  Number of credits
  30 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On campus
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-13009
  
  Eligibility
  General entry requirements
  
  Selection
  
  Grade point average (34%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (32%) - Academic credits 1-165 ECTS (32%)
  
  Application
  Online applications are now open. Application deadline is 15 October 2026. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
  
  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 48,300
  
  Total fee: SEK 48,300
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding

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