Popular Science - History, Theory, Practice 7.5 credits

About the course

With this course students gain insight into a dynamic and interdisciplinary research field – science communication - that deals with the history of popular science, the medialization of science, the public understanding of and engagement with science, and with evaluating and understanding effective strategies for communicating science in public. The overall aim is to give students the knowledge, analytical tools and practical skills needed to develop a critical understanding of the role of science communication in society, past and present, as well as for making informed choices about how to communicate science in public.

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Spring 2026
- Popular Science - History, Theory, Practice
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  VT26 / Varied / English / Web-based (online)
  
  Submit a late application
  
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  Starts
  24 March 2026
  
  Ends
  7 June 2026
  
  Number of credits
  7.5 credits
  
  Type of studies
  Web-based (online)
  
  Mandatory meetings
  No mandatory meetings
  
  Other meetings
  None
  
  Study pace
  50%
  
  Teaching hours
  Mixed
  
  Study location
  Varied
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-13000
  
  Eligibility
  
  90 ECTS history of science and ideas, or a Degree encompassing at least 180 ECTS credits, or equivalent.
  Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6. Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
  
  Selection
  
  Academic credits awarded by application deadline (HPAV 30-285 ECTS)
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 15 October 2025. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. Submit a late application at Universityadmissions.se.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 12,075
  
  Total fee: SEK 12,075
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding

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