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Sociology of Culture

  • Number of credits 7.5 credits
  • Level Bachelor's level
  • Starting Spring Term 2025

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Here you will find everything you need to know before the course starts.

About the course

The aim of the course is to give an introduction to the sociology of culture. Its theoretical origins, as well as its potential in order to understand cultural phenomena and expressions in contemporary societies, are discussed. The major focus is on the cultural studies tradition and its key concepts such as representation, ideology and discourse. The course also includes discussion of central themes within the field; media, popular culture, gender and the body.



The course is taught in English.

Application and eligibility

Sociology of Culture, 7.5 credits

Det finns inga tidigare terminer för kursen Spring Term 2025 Visa tillfällen för efterkommande termin

Starts

25 March 2025

Ends

1 May 2025

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Daytime, 100%

Required Knowledge

General entry requirements Entry requirements

Selection

Results-National university aptitude test-Academic credits

Application code

UMU-22323

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 11,625

Total fee

SEK 11,625

Starts

25 March 2025

Ends

1 May 2025

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Daytime, 100%

Required Knowledge

General entry requirements Entry requirements

Selection

Results-National university aptitude test-Academic credits

Application code

UMU-F2241

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 11,625

Total fee

SEK 11,625

Contact us

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Course is given by
Department of Sociology
Contactperson for the course is:
Department of Sociology