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

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