Swedish Film
This part-time course provides an overview of Swedish film history – from the silent era to contemporary cinema. The course is ideal for anyone who wants to understand the role of film in society and develop the tools to analyse moving images using film studies concepts.
Start
Autumn 2026
Level
Bachelor's
Language
English
Place of study
Lund
Course code
SASH03
In Swedish Film, you will explore the development of Swedish cinema from its origins to the present day. You’ll study various types of film – including documentary, artistic, and popular genres – and learn how production, distribution and exhibition have evolved over time. The course introduces key concepts in film studies and analytical approaches to film as a cultural and societal expression. It is taught in English and requires no prior academic experience in the subject.
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 SASH03 (PDF, New tab)The course is offered at one-third pace during the autumn semester and is worth 7.5 ECTS credits. Classes are held in the evening and include lectures, film screenings, and discussions. You’ll watch and analyse films from different eras and directors, with a particular focus on Swedish sound film from the 1930s onward. From the 1960s, the course emphasizes political shifts and concludes with Swedish cinema today. If possible, a field trip to a film museum is included. Assessment is based on written assignments and seminar participation.
Upon completing the course, you will have a solid overview of Swedish film history and its connection to societal developments. You’ll be able to analyse films using film studies terminology and place them in relevant historical and cultural contexts. The course provides valuable knowledge for further studies in film, culture, or social analysis – and a deeper understanding of the role of cinema in contemporary society.
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 documentsTuition 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
Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.
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.
A modern study environment in historic surroundings
As a student at the Faculties of Humanities and Theology, you will spend most of your time at LUX and SOL. Here you will study in a bright and open environment, steeped in history. There are two libraries with quiet reading rooms and group rooms that you can book. The buildings are situated next to each other, right next to the large University Library and close to several student nations. It’s a 15-minute walk to the train station and to Lund city centre.
