The History of Fascism 7.5 credits

About the course

The focus of the course is the history of fascism from the end of World War I until the end of World War II. The course will cover a wide variety of examples of fascism from around the world, looking at ideological content as well as the structure and development of fascist movements and, when applicable, fascist regimes. Special focus will be given to the ideological content and development of fascism and its different sub-types, the relationship between fascism and other political ideologies and the construction and practical application of the ideology of race particularly in Nazi Germany. The course will also contain social and gender perspectives.

The course will be given entirely in English, but Swedish speaking students may choose to write their individual assignments in Swedish.

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Spring 2026
- The History of Fascism
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  Spring 2026 / Varied / English / Web-based (online)
  
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  Starts
  19 January 2026
  
  Ends
  23 March 2026
  
  Number of credits
  7.5 credits
  
  Type of studies
  Web-based (online)
  
  Mandatory meetings
  No mandatory meetings
  
  Study pace
  50%
  
  Teaching hours
  Mixed
  
  Study location
  Varied
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-16101
  
  Eligibility 90 ECTS credits in history or history of science and ideas, or a Degree encompassing at least 180 ECTS credits, or equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2. Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
  
  Selection
  Academic credits
  
  Application
  Online applications are now open. Application deadline is 15 October 2025. 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
  
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