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Swedish Art in a Scandinavian Context

Course • Bachelor's level • 7.5 credits

This course provides an overview of Swedish art and visual culture from prehistoric times to the present day, with additional insights into art from other Scandinavian countries.
Application dates

Start

Spring 2026

Level

Bachelor's

Language

English

Place of study

Lund

Course code

SASH74

Application dates

This course offers you a chronological overview of art and visual culture in Scandinavia, from Bronze Age rock carvings to contemporary art and architecture. You will discuss topics such as gender perspectives, the evolving role of the artist, the development of artistic communities and institutions in Sweden, as well as expressions of nationalism and international influences. In addition to lectures, the course includes visits to local museums and studies of architecture in Lund. 

Spring Semester 2026 - First application round

This application round is recommended for international applicants.

Start

24 March 2026

24 Mar 2026

End

2 June 2026

2 Jun 2026

Form

Normal learning

Pace

Part time

Language

English

City

Lund

Spring Semester 2026 - Second application round

This application round is primarily for local applicants. Late applications are being accepted.

Apply now

Start

24 March 2026

24 Mar 2026

End

2 June 2026

2 Jun 2026

Form

Normal learning

Pace

Part time

Language

English

City

Lund

Apply now

Late applications are being accepted

The course has extended their application deadline. All late applications are prioritised by the date that they are received. Only applicants who are qualified with a completed application will be considered.

Are you applying from outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland?

If you are not a citizen of an EU/EEA country or Switzerland, we strongly recommend applying in the first application round due to time constraints.

Prerequisites

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.

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 14,375
First payment: SEK 14,375

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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.

Contact us

Academic Advisor

Malin Dahlberg

Email: malin.dahlberg@kultur.lu.se

Phone: +46 46 222 45 08