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The History of Scandinavia from Pre-history to modern times

Course
HI1480
Bachelor’s level
15 credits (ECTS)
Study pace
50%
Time
Day
Location
Göteborg
Study form
Campus
Language
English
Duration
-
Application open
-
Application code
GU-22016
Tuition
Full education cost: 22 250 SEK
First payment: 22 250 SEK

No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students.

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About

This course offers an introduction to the history and development of Scandinavian societies. The point of departure will be ancient times and early medieval Scandinavian societies. During the course we will also study the period of Swedish and Danish absolutism, early parliamentarism, industrialism and ideological changes and we will also problematize the emergence of modern welfare states in Sweden and Scandinavia.

Prerequisites and selection

Requirements

General entrance requirements

Selection

Selection is based upon average grade from upper secondary school (34 %), the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits (33 %) and Högskoleprovet - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (33 %).

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