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Sociology of Work and Family

  • Number of credits 7.5 credits
  • Level Master’s level
  • Starting Autumn Term 2023

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

Det finns inga tidigare terminer för kursen Autumn Term 2023 Visa tillfällen för efterkommande termin

The information below is only for exchange students

Starts

28 September 2023

Ends

30 October 2023

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Daytime, 100%

Required Knowledge

90 credits in a main field of study within the social sciences including a thesis of 15 credits, or equivalent eligibility. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6. Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.

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