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The Swedish model

This course focus on social policy within the Swedish welfare state.

The course includes the historical development of the Swedish welfare state, welfare state theories, and current challenges for the Swedish welfare state.

  • Course structure

    See syllabus for course content and expected learning outcomes. 

    Course language: English.

    Teaching format

    Teaching is conducted in English and comprise of lectures and seminars. 

    Assessment

    Examination consists mandatory seminars and a written exam. See the course descriptions for detailed assessment and examination information. 

    Examiner

    Petra Ulmanen

  • Schedule

    The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.

  • Course literature

    Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
    See syllabus archive for all reading lists

  • Contact

    Petra Ulmanen (course responsible)

    Petra Ulmanen

    Senior lecturer

    petra.ulmanen@socarb.su.se
    08-16 32 42

    See profile page for Petra Ulmanen

    Petra Ulmanen. Foto: Niklas Björling
    • Visiting address
    • C 2309
    • Campus Albano Hus 2, plan 3, Albanovägen 18

    • PhD, Senior Lecturer

    Study and Career counselling semester 1-4 and pedagogical support
    Varvara Zalesova
    studievagledareT1-4@socarb.su.se
    08-16 25 60
    Varvara Zalesova
    • Visiting address

    • Campus Albano

      House 2, Level 3

    • Albanovägen 18, Stockholm

    • Office hours

    • Send an e-mail to book appointment on Zoom or at Albano.

    • Phone hours

    • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:30 - 11:00 AM

    International coordinator
    Eva Marklund

    International coordinator

    eva.marklund@socarb.su.se
    08-16 32 53
    Eva Marklund
    • Visiting address

    • Campus Albano

      House 2, Level 3

    • Albanovägen 18, Stockholm

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