Education
Uppsala University contributes to Sweden’s total defence by educating people: giving them the knowledge and skills needed in both civilian and military defence. Our courses and study programmes in many different subject areas help to strengthen society’s preparedness and capacity to manage crises and wars.
Examples of courses and study programmes that contribute to Sweden’s total defence
Nursing Programme: Nursing and medicine are the focus of this study programme. The specific area of expertise of the registered nurse is nursing, which covers both the area of scientific knowledge and working with patients.
Master’s Programme in Peace and Conflict Studies: Why is there armed conflict? How do we achieve sustainable peace? Peace and Conflict Studies is a relatively young research field that addresses important issues in a troubled world.
Master’s Programme in Human Rights: In this programme, human rights are studied and analysed from the perspectives of international law, philosophy, political science and religious studies. The programme provides the opportunity to explore and deepen our collective understanding of human rights as a complex phenomenon by shedding light on these rights from different angles.
Cybersecurity Analysis, 5 credits: This course covers concepts in cybersecurity, social engineering, risk analysis, cybersecurity standards, defence mechanisms, data integrity, and the modelling of systems and attacks
Information Systems B: Information and IT Security, 7.5 credits: This course covers various potential threats and risks, and how these can be prevented through information classification, risk analysis, continuity planning and emergency management.
Cultural Heritage in Peace and Conflicts, 7.5 credits: This course provides an introduction to the social implications of cultural heritage during and after conflicts.
International Relations and International Law, 7.5 credits: This course illuminates how various theories can be used to help explain global political dynamics and the behaviour of states and international actors in the context of genocide and other forms of political mass violence.
The Department of Law offers contract education for government agencies and companies in a range of legal specialisations, such as human rights.
Campus Total Defence
Uppsala University provides courses and study programmes within the framework of Campus Total Defence.
Courses and programmes
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Contact
- Charlotte Platzer Björkman
- Professor, Vice-rector at the Disciplinary Domain of Science and Technology
- Margaretha Andersson
- Coordinator, Defence and Emergency Preparedness