Longitudinal studies of population data 7.5 credits

About the course

The course gives an overview of population dynamics and societal challenges connected to them, such as population growth, ageing, inequality, poor health and urbanisation. The main theme revolves around understanding current research problems and the practical methodologies used to study them. The course provides knowledge on key demographic and social theories. The course also includes practical exercises in statistical population analysis, where students will apply demographic models and theories using advanced statistical software tools.

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Autumn 2025
- Longitudinal studies of population data
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  Autumn 2025 / Varied / English / Web-based (online)
  
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  Starts
  1 September 2025
  
  Ends
  2 November 2025
  
  Number of credits
  7.5 credits
  
  Type of studies
  Web-based (online)
  
  Mandatory meetings
  5
  
  Study pace
  50%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Varied
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-29800
  
  Outline for distance course
  All teaching will take place on-line. Tuition consists of lectures, obligatory seminars and workshops, where the students are expected to take active part. The instruction will also cover practical sessions focused on the use of statistical software for demographic data analysis, providing students with practical skills essential for conducting and interpreting population studies. The spoken and written language of the course is English.
  
  Eligibility Courses of the amount of 90 ECTS credits with 60 ECTS credits in any of the subjects: human geography, geography, statistics, sociology, economics, history, economic history, epidemiology, psychology, demography, population studies or other related subjects. English A/6.
  
  Selection
  Academic credits
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 15 April 2025. The application period is closed. 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 12,075
  
  Total fee: SEK 12,075
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding

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