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Social Sciences Summer Course

Gender Equality in the Nordic Countries – Master’s course

When:

29 June - 24 July 2026

School:

University of Oslo – International Summer School

Institution:

University of Oslo

City:

Oslo

Country:

Norway

Language:

English

Credits:

10 EC

Fee:

1060 EUR

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Gender Equality in the Nordic Countries – Master’s course

About

The course gives an introduction to the Nordic context and an overview of how the concept and implementation of gender equality has developed and is currently practiced in the Nordic countries. Dilemmas and paradoxes concerning gender equality in the Nordic countries will be a central theme, as well as the attempt to answer questions like: What can explain change and is there a Nordic model of gender equality?

This is a joint graduate/undergraduate course. Graduate students have additional readings, lectures on theoretical perspectives while undergraduate students work on assignments.

Target group

This is a joint undergraduate/ graduate course. ISSHF2020 is the undergraduate course code, and ISS4060 is the graduate course code.

Undergraduate applicants must meet the minimum requirements for entrance to higher education in Norway. Graduate applicants must have a completed Bachelor’s degree or a period of study comparable with a Norwegian Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution. It is recommended that applicants should have a related degree in social sciences, humanities, cultural studies and/or gender studies.

Course aim

Advance insight into gender equality issues and processes in general, which can be used to analyse specific gender equality concerns. Improve ability to see, analyse, and problematize gender in texts, practices, and policies.

Fee info

Fee

1060 EUR, Fee for EU citizens and Nordic citizens. The course costs 3,100 NOK / 21,900 NOK and is paid in Norwegian kroner, so the EUR price is only an estimate. Please visit our website to explore the available accommodation options.

Interested?

When:

29 June - 24 July 2026

School:

University of Oslo – International Summer School

Institution:

University of Oslo

Language:

English

Credits:

10 EC

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