Swedish History from a Nordic Perspective

The course explores how Sweden has developed over time and how modern Sweden emerged. You will gain an overview of key events in Swedish history across a broad time span. You will also learn about the Viking Age and how historians today interpret the period based on the available sources. You will learn about political and social changes in Sweden between 1000 and 1800 in relation to developments in the Nordic region and on the European continent. You will also study the roots of modern Swedish society and the rise of the Scandinavian welfare model, with a particular focus on gender issues.

In addition, you will discuss selected topics from Swedish and Nordic history and practise historical argumentation based on research and theories about typically Scandinavian phenomena.

The course is taught in English at the Department of History. The teaching consists of lectures, seminars and group work. The assessment is based on active participation in the seminars and a written assignment.

This course is a part-time course given once a year, in the autumn term (daytime). The course is a stand-alone course for beginners. It can be included in a first or second-cycle degree. 

Exchange students are given priority in admission.

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 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.