Uneven economic development in a globalized world 7.5 credits

About the course

The course takes its point of departure in various geographical perspectives on economic development, viewed at local, regional, national, and global scales. Based on key geographical concepts such as space, place, and scale, the course focuses on processes—from individual workers to global production networks—that contribute to globalization and uneven development. Particular emphasis is placed on the consequences of these processes for access to and use of resources, inequality, poverty, and redistribution. This integrated focus analyses power relations that extend across the globe in order to deepen knowledge and understanding of economic, social, and political justice.

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Autumn 2026
- Uneven economic development in a globalized world
  
  International admissions round
  
  HT26 / Varied / English / Web-based (online)
  
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  Starts
  3 December 2026
  
  Ends
  17 January 2027
  
  Number of credits
  7.5 credits
  
  Type of studies
  Web-based (online)
  
  Mandatory meetings on campus
  0
  
  Mandatory remote sessions
  0
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Varied
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-F2907
  
  Eligibility
  
  Univ: 120 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits in one main area. In addition, English 6/level 2 is required from the upper secondary school.
  
  Selection
  
  Academic credits awarded by application deadline (HPAV 30-285 ECTS)
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 15 January 2026. 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 12,075
  
  Total fee: SEK 12,075
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding
Autumn 2027
- Uneven economic development in a globalized world
  
  International admissions round
  
  HT27 / Varied / English / Web-based (online)
  
  Apply
  
  Show more Show less
  
  Starts
  3 December 2027
  
  Ends
  16 January 2028
  
  Number of credits
  7.5 credits
  
  Type of studies
  Web-based (online)
  
  Mandatory meetings on campus
  0
  
  Mandatory remote sessions
  0
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Varied
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-F290B
  
  Eligibility
  
  Univ: 120 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits in one main area. In addition, English 6/level 2 is required from the upper secondary school.
  
  Selection
  
  Academic credits awarded by application deadline (HPAV 30-285 ECTS)
  
  Application
  Online applications are now open. Application deadline is 15 January 2027.
  
  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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