Overview

This History programme offered by Umea University focuses on the critical investigation of past societies, events, processes, and ideas through historical research and interpretation. It supports research that examines historical developments from local, national, and international perspectives while engaging with broader scholarly discussions across related disciplines and fields of knowledge.

Key Facts

The academic environment combines specialised coursework, graduate school participation, and independent thesis research. Training enables the ability to formulate original historical research questions, analyse and critically evaluate diverse source materials, apply theoretical and methodological approaches, and contribute new knowledge that highlights the significance of historical perspectives for social analysis and sustainable development.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Historical Change and Continuity
Historical Perspectives on Society
Developments in Historical Scholarship
Comparative and Contextual Historical Studies
History in Relation to Other Disciplines
Historical Dimensions of Sustainable Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Positions open throughout the year.

Language

English

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90

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Umeå, Sweden

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a second-cycle degree or have completed at least 240 credits, including 60 credits at second-cycle level, or possess equivalent knowledge acquired in Sweden or abroad.
Have completed at least 30 second-cycle credits in History, including a degree project worth at least 15 credits.
Applicants with equivalent knowledge and qualifications acquired in Sweden or abroad may also satisfy the entry requirements.
Exemptions from the general eligibility requirements may be granted in exceptional cases where special grounds exist.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Doctoral students don’t pay tuition fees.

Living costs

Umeå

Sweden

7125 - 11770 SEK / month

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