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One World, One Morality

Course • Bachelor's level • 7.5 credits

What is right and wrong – and how can we know the difference? Is morality something universal – or does it change depending on culture and context? This course is an introduction to moral philosophy, providing you with tools to understand and discuss moral issues.

Application dates

Start

Spring 2027

Level

Bachelor's

Language

English

Place of study

Lund

Course code

SASH66

Application dates

During the course, you will gain an overview of classical ethical theories such as utilitarianism, contract theories, and virtue ethics, as well as more recent perspectives like feminist care ethics. You will learn how various philosophical tools can be used to analyse what is good, evil, right, or wrong, and how to argue for different moral positions. You will also learn to critically reflect on your own and others’ moral beliefs. 

Course syllabus

The syllabus contains the formal and legal details of the entire course. It’s a legal document outlining the course structure and requirements, intended mainly for administrative use.

Syllabus (PDF, new tab)

Course literature

The course literature listed may be updated up to eight weeks before the course begins.

Course literature SASH66 (PDF, New tab)

Spring Semester 2027

Will open for applications 15 September.

Start

25 January 2027

25 Jan 2027

End

15 March 2027

15 Mar 2027

Form

Normal learning

Pace

Part time

Language

English

City

Lund

When and how to apply

There are different application rounds depending on the type of studies you are applying to, and whether you are an EU/EEA citizen or non-EU/EEA citizen. Before applying, make sure to carefully review the entry requirements and read the how to apply guide, including document instructions.

Entry requirements

General requirements for university studies in Sweden

Selection criteria

Seats are allocated according to the following: The general average (GPA) of your higher secondary school leaving certificate: 34 %, The Swedish national university aptitude test: 34 %, number of previous ECTS at application deadline (up to 165): 32 %. If students have equal credentials, seats are allocated based on their results on The Swedish National University Aptitude Test. If this too is equal, seats are allocated based on a draw.

Specific documents

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

  • The European Union (EU)
  • The European Economic Area (EEA) and
  • Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 15,625
First payment: SEK 15,625

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.

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