Swedish Social Policy

This course package offers you a unique opportunity to understand Sweden’s social and political development. You will explore how demographic changes, family structures, and work patterns have shaped society, and how these trends connect to the emergence of the Swedish welfare state.

The package also examines Swedish politics from historical and contemporary perspectives, providing insight into the ideas and institutions that influence decision-making today. By placing Sweden in an international context, you will gain a broader understanding of how global trends interact with national policies.

Throughout the courses, you will be introduced to methods used by historians, political scientists and historical demographers, giving you tools to analyse social and political change with confidence.

In the first course, Family and Work – Scandinavia in an International Perspective, you will study how family life and labour markets have evolved in Sweden and Scandinavia and how these developments compare internationally. You will explore demographic trends, gender roles and social policies that have shaped everyday life.

In the second course, Swedish Politics – Past and Present, you will examine the foundations of Swedish democracy and the political forces that have influenced its development. You will learn about key historical turning points, party systems and current political debates, gaining a deeper understanding of how Sweden’s political landscape has been formed and continues to change.

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 the application deadline (up to 165): 32 %.

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 30,000
First payment: SEK 30,000

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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.