The course focuses on how migration has affected and affects societies, and how migration in turn has been affected by regulations, and social and economic conditions. In the course, we place contemporary migration in its historical context, and critically assess the social science theories used to understand migration.
Migration - Contemporary and historical perspectives
7.5 creditsMigration - Contemporary and historical perspectives, 7.5 credits
Autumn 2025, Half-time, Distance
Starts:
Autumn 2025
Start date:
27 October
End date:
18 January
Place of study:
Distance
Pace of study:
Half-time
Level:
First cycle
Teaching form:
Distance
Education Time:
Day-time
Number of Mandatory Sessions:
0
Education Language:
Swedish
Course offering id:
LIU-46041
Number of Places:
20
Specific requirements
General entry requirements for undergraduate studies and English and History and Social Studies corresponding to the level in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6 or Engelska nivå 2, Historia 1b or 1a1 and 1a2 or Historia nivå 1b or nivå 1a1 and 1a2 and Samhällskunskap 1b or 1a1 and 1a2 or Samhällskunskap nivå 1b or nivå 1a1 and 1a2).
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 11100 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
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Olav Nygård
Jonas Johansson
Gunilla Bygdén
Migration - Contemporary and historical perspectives, 7.5 credits
Autumn 2026, Half-time, Distance
Starts:
Autumn 2026
Start date:
26 October
End date:
17 January
Place of study:
Distance
Pace of study:
Half-time
Level:
First cycle
Teaching form:
Distance
Education Time:
Day-time
Number of Mandatory Sessions:
0
Education Language:
Swedish
Course offering id:
LIU-46041
Number of Places:
20
Specific requirements
General entry requirements for undergraduate studies and English and History and Social Studies corresponding to the level in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6 or Engelska nivå 2, Historia 1b or 1a1 and 1a2 or Historia nivå 1b or nivå 1a1 and 1a2 and Samhällskunskap 1b or 1a1 and 1a2 or Samhällskunskap nivå 1b or nivå 1a1 and 1a2).
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 13500 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.