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Sociology of Work and Family

  • Number of credits 7.5 credits
  • Level Master’s level
  • Starting Autumn Term 2024

About the course

This course introduces several themes at the intersection of family, education, labour and welfare state. The course covers among others changes in family formation patterns and how these are linked to the labour market structures and welfare state design. Moreover, the processes that take place at the micro level within families will be discussed.

Application and eligibility

Sociology of Work and Family, 7.5 credits

Visa tillfällen för föregående termin Autumn Term 2024 Det finns inga senare terminer för kursen

The information below is only for exchange students

Starts

2 October 2024

Ends

31 October 2024

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Daytime, 100%

Required Knowledge

90 credits in a major subject within the field of social sciences, where in 15 credits must be at the bachelor level. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A/6. 

Selection

Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the departments own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the departments own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.

Application code

UMU-A2223

Application

This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive. The application period is closed.

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