Master's Programme in Critical Perspectives on the Economy: Environment, Inequality and Crises, 60 credits
Entry Requirements
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent first-cycle qualification comprising of at least180 ECTS or a corresponding qualification from an internationally recognised university. Specific entry requirements are 90 ECTS in social science and proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English6/level 2.
Degree
After completed study programme, a student who has applied for a degree certificate can obtain a Degree of Master of Science (60 credits) according to the local qualification descriptor established by the Vice-Chancellor (see Umeå University's web site).
The Swedish translation of Degree of Master of Science (60 credits) is Filosofie magisterexamen. The degree is awarded in the main field of study Economic History.
Description of the education for current education cycle
This education is offered on second cycle level. The targets for second-cycle courses and study programmes can be found in Chapter 1, Section 9 of the Higher Education Act.
General
The programme is offered remotely (online), and the language of instruction is English. The programme contains synchronous activities.
The programme consists of compulsory courses. Compulsory courses are the courses that all students within the programme normally study. A student who follows the programme is guaranteed a seat on all compulsory courses, provided that the eligibility requirements for the given course are met. Eligibility requirements are stated in the respective course syllabus.
The courses included in the study programme are listed in chronological order under the headline Programme structure. However, the order of the courses may change.
Thesis/independent work
For a Degree of Master of Science (60 credits) the student must have completed a thesis on second-cycle worth at least 15 credits in the main field of study Economic History.
Programme structure
Research Design in Social Science, 7.5 credits
Mandatory
Quantitative Methods: Socioeconomic Inequality and Population Studies, 7.5 credits
Mandatory
Qualitative Methods in Social Science, 7.5 credits
Mandatory
Uneven Economic Development in a Globalized World, 7.5 credits
Mandatory
Financial Crises and the Global Economy: A History of Boom and Bust, 7.5 credits
Mandatory
Capitalism, Climate and Crises: Historical Perspectives on the Environment and Economic Development, 7.5 credits
Mandatory
Master’s Thesis in Economic History, 15 credits
Mandatory
Other
Access to courses in the programme is governed by the respective course syllabus.