The course gives an overview of Swedens social geography. The course includes the countrys special features with regard to political geography as well as social geography. The population characteristics the settlement patterns and migration, and how this has changed over time are aspects of the social geography of Sweden. Other themes are the countrys political and administrative structures, influx of foreign ideas and values, and basic knowledge about gender equality.
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Application and eligibility
Sweden´s social geography, 7.5 credits
Autumn Term 2024
The information below is only for exchange students
Starts
2 September 2024
Ends
31 October 2024
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
50%
Required Knowledge
General entry requirements
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-A2905
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.
