Gender and Law 7.5 credits
About the course
This course deals with the complex relationship between gender and law. With feminist legal theory as a starting point, the course will discuss if and when the law can be used as a tool for accomplishing gender equality. This is done by addressing questions such as why there is a difference between law in books and law in reality and what consequences the gendered nature of law has had and still have for those trying to use law for securing their rights. A thematic approach will be used where these questions are discussed in the context of for example human trafficking and gendered violence.
This course is part of a programme
This course contains occasions that are included in a degree programme at Umeå university and applies only to those of you who are admitted to the programme. You will receive information about application times and what applies to you from your institution.
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Autumn 2025
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Gender and Law
Offered as a part of a Degree programme
Autumn 2025 / Varied / English / Web-based (online)
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Starts1 October 2025
Ends2 November 2025
Number of credits7.5 credits
Type of studiesWeb-based (online)
Mandatory meetingsNo mandatory meetings
Other meetingsNone
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationVaried
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-25031
SelectionAdmission guaranteed, within SAGRA
ApplicationApplication deadline was 15 April 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 0
Total fee: SEK 0
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