Sweden´s social geography 7.5 credits
About the course
This course introduces you to the range of possible topics in social geography. In the course we will use the term "social" to mean virtually all interactions among human beings. Therefore, "social" can refer to political, economic, or cultural issues, as well as those more conventionally thought of as social. Because we are casting such a broad net, the course will range widely across issues such as health, migration, demography, rurality, and globalization, with a particular focus on Sweden and the Swedish welfare system.
Social geography takes a spatial approach to understanding society. It starts from the premise that geography and social relationships are inescapably linked. People are not floating randomly in some sort of detached ether, interacting with each other only based on class, or race, or gender. They are rooted in a real geography that has a profound influence on their social relationships. Understanding how society and geography interact is the central goal of this course.
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Autumn 2025
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Sweden´s social geography
International admissions round
HT25 / Umeå / English / On site
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Starts1 September 2025
Ends2 November 2025
Number of credits7.5 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace50%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-F2921
Eligibility General entry requirementsSelectionResults-National university aptitude test-Academic credits
ApplicationApplication deadline was 15 January 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 12,075
Total fee: SEK 12,075
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Sweden´s social geography
Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
HT25 / Umeå / English / On site
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Starts1 September 2025
Ends2 November 2025
Number of credits7.5 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace50%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-29013
Eligibility General entry requirementsSelectionResults-National university aptitude test-Academic credits
ApplicationApplication 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 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 12,075
Total fee: SEK 12,075
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Autumn 2026
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Sweden´s social geography
International admissions round
HT26 / Umeå / English / On site
Application opens 16 October 2025Show more Show less
Starts31 August 2026
Ends1 November 2026
Number of credits7.5 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace50%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-F2904
Eligibility General entry requirementsSelectionGrade point average (34%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (32%) - Academic credits 1-165 ECTS (32%)
ApplicationThe online application opens 16 October 2025 at 13:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 January 2026.
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 12,075
Total fee: SEK 12,075
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