Program Overview

Equality in Policy and Practice Course

The course deals with gender equality as a political ideal and practice, addressing questions such as: How have the size and character of the welfare state influenced women's opportunities? How is gender equality understood and practiced today? Knowledge of how different historical and ideological choices regarding the welfare state still influence politics today will be provided.

Course Structure

The course is organized around active student participation and consists of lectures, written assignments, oral presentations, and examination. The course is taught and examined in English.

Course Themes

The course is divided into three broad themes:

• The development of the welfare state and its implications for gender equality
• Heteronormativity, sexuality, and gender equality
• Gender equality in policy and practice

Course Details

• Type: Course, second cycle
• Study pace: Full time
• Study location: Varied
• Type of studies: Distance only (no required meetings)
• Number of credits: 7.5 credits
• Teaching hours: Daytime
• Language: English

Eligibility

To be admitted to the course, applicants must have completed three semesters of full-time studies, equivalent to 90 ECTS, of which at least 15 ECTS must be an independent project, or four semesters of full-time studies equivalent to 120 ECTS. English proficiency equivalent to English A from Swedish Upper secondary education is also required.

Selection

Selection is based on academic credits.

Application and Tuition Fees

• Application fee: SEK 900
• Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 12,075
• Total fee: SEK 12,075

Course Provider

The course is given by Umeå Centre for Gender Studies (UCGS).