Information Technology: Possibilities and Challenges

10 credits

Course, Bachelor's level, 1DT110

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Location
Flexible
Pace of study
50%
Teaching form
Distance learning
Number of mandatory on-campus meetings
0
Number of optional on-campus meetings
0
Instructional time
Mixed
Study period
9 June 2025–31 August 2025
Language of instruction
Swedish
Selection

Final school grades (66%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34%)

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 21,667
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 21,667

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Application deadline
17 March 2025
Application code
UU-61221

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
26 April 2025–14 June 2025
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Location
Flexible
Pace of study
33%
Teaching form
Distance learning
Number of mandatory on-campus meetings
0
Number of optional on-campus meetings
0
Instructional time
Mixed
Study period
1 September 2025–18 January 2026
Language of instruction
Swedish
Selection

Final school grades (66%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34%)

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 21,667
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 21,667

Read more about fees.

Application code
UU-11213

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
33%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Mixed
Study period
19 January 2026–7 June 2026
Language of instruction
Swedish
Selection

Final school grades (66%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34%)

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 21,667
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 21,667

Read more about fees.

Application deadline
15 October 2025
Application code
UU-61231

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
5 January 2026–25 January 2026
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About the course

The course provides an introduction to the principles and technologies that underpin modern IT systems as well as the ability to use and explain computer science terminology. Based on this, they discuss the possibilities offered by IT systems, the constraints of technology, and the social, organisational, ethical, legal and security aspects of IT usage. The course is suitable for those who want to understand modern technology and need to communicate about IT systems with both experts and laymen, such as in order roles or as teachers.

Outline for distance course: This distance course is a web-based course, completely without physical meetings (including the examination). Reading instructions and other communication are handled through the course home page and email. Internet access is a requirement for this course.

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