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Global Equality

  • Number of credits 15 credits
  • Level Bachelor's level
  • Starting Spring Term 2025

About the course

A central argument of this course is that geography can make important contributions in understanding the interconnections between economic, cultural, environmental and demographical forces at play in different parts of the world. Drawing on concepts of space, place, culture, power, and difference, the purpose of the course is to draw attention to inequalities around the globe and to provide a set of tools for grappling with the unequal conditions in which we find others and ourselves. We also raise the issue of scale in attempting to formulate a coherent conceptual framework for integrating power relations across the globe, from the human body up to global processes. These analytic tools provide a starting point for thinking about the possibilities for social change. Themes include critical perspectives on: geographic knowledge, colonialism and imperialism, labour markets, discourses of globalization, migration, vulnerability and sustainability. The course is given at evenings, partly web-based.



The course is given at evenings.

Are you interested in what students think about the course? If you send an email to Fredrik Gärling, you can receive the latest course evaluation.

Application and eligibility

Global Equality, 15 credits

Det finns inga tidigare terminer för kursen Spring Term 2025 Det finns inga senare terminer för kursen

Starts

20 January 2025

Ends

8 June 2025

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Evening, 50%

Required Knowledge

General entry requirements Entry requirements

Selection

Results - National university aptitude test - Academic credits

Application code

UMU-29137

Application

Online applications are now open. You will be transferred to Universityadmissions.se. Application deadline is 15 October 2024. How to apply

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 23,250

Total fee

SEK 23,250

Starts

20 January 2025

Ends

8 June 2025

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Evening, 50%

Required Knowledge

General entry requirements Entry requirements

Selection

Results - National university aptitude test - Academic credits

Application code

UMU-F2932

Application

Application deadline was 15 August 2024. 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 23,250

Total fee

SEK 23,250

Contact us

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Course is given by
Department of Geography
Contactperson for the course is:
Andreas Back