Swedish Social Welfare in Comparative Perspective 7.5 credits
About the course
In the course the "Swedish welfare state",its role in the development and carrying-out of social programs, and the role of social workers in the Swedish welfare state context is introduced. During the course key factors that have shaped and influenced social policy in Sweden compared to other welfare models are discussed. Emphasis will be placed on exploring social welfare policies in comparative perspective.
Concepts and principles regarding social welfare and the formulation of analyses of social welfare policies are introduced. In the course connections between social policies and social work practice is focused. Towards that background intended and unintended effects of policies on both majority and minority or marginalized groups are discussed.
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Autumn 2025
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Swedish Social Welfare in Comparative Perspective
Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
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Starts1 September 2025
Ends18 October 2025
Number of credits7.5 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-F2842
SelectionResults-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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Swedish Social Welfare in Comparative Perspective
Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
Show more Show less
Starts1 September 2025
Ends30 September 2025
Number of credits7.5 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-F2844
SelectionResults-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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Swedish Social Welfare in Comparative Perspective
Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
Show more Show less
Starts1 September 2025
Ends30 September 2025
Number of credits7.5 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-28417
SelectionResults-National University aptitude test-Academic credits
ApplicationApplication deadline was 15 April 2025. Submit a late application at Universityadmissions.se.
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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