| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-10-01 | - |
Program Overview
Digital Sociology Course
The course introduces the student to sociology with a special focus on digital sociology. The course addresses the following themes relating to the digitization of society: power disparities; democracy; surveillance; work and participation. Digital communication and interaction, as well as the interplay between the internet, social media and society are in focus. A sociological and behavioural science perspective is applied to questions relating to digital technology, social change and the social and cultural aspects of digital media.
Course Details
- Type: Course, first cycle
- Study pace: Full time
- Study location: Umeå
- Type of studies: On campus
- Starts: 1 October 2025
- Ends: 2 November 2025
- Number of credits: 7.5 credits
- Teaching hours: Daytime
- Language: English
- Application code: UMU-F2234
Eligibility
- General entry requirements
- Selection: Results-National university aptitude test-Academic credits
Application and Tuition Fees
- Application fee: SEK 900
- Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 12,075
- Total fee: SEK 12,075
Offered as Part of a Degree Programme
- Starts: 1 October 2025
- Ends: 2 November 2025
- Number of credits: 7.5 credits
- Type of studies: On site
- Study pace: 100%
- Teaching hours: Daytime
- Study location: Umeå
- Language: English
- Application code: UMU-22204
Eligibility for Degree Programme
- General entry requirements
- Selection: Guarantee place SGSOC
Application and Tuition Fees for Degree Programme
- Application fee: SEK 900
- Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 12,075
- Total fee: SEK 12,075
About Umeå University
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