A Century of Comics in English

7.5 credits

Course, Bachelor's level, 5EN107

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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
Daytime
Study period
15 September 2025–23 November 2025
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

General entry requirements and English 6

Selection

Final school grades (60%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (40%)

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 11,250
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 11,250

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Application deadline
15 April 2025
Application code
UU-55012

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
1 August 2025–7 September 2025
Information on registration from the department

Expand the information below to show details on how to apply and entry requirements.

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
Daytime
Study period
2 February 2026–12 April 2026
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

General entry requirements and English 6

Selection

Final school grades (60%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (40%)

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 11,250
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 11,250

Read more about fees.

Application deadline
15 October 2025
Application code
UU-05012

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
20 December 2025–25 January 2026
Information on registration from the department

About the course

This course is an introduction to comics and graphic novels in English. The global history of comics can be described in a number of different ways, and the roots of comics could conceivably be traced to very old sources. As they are usually perceived today, comics are a relatively young phenomenon, and the current cultural visibility of characters from comics is an even younger one, dominated by successful American franchises. Comics in English are significantly more diverse, however, and since the late 1940s, they have included explorations of topics such as war, racism, trauma, identity, and dysfunctional families, as well as funny animals and superhero stories.

This course focuses on Anglo-American comics, and it covers a wide variety of works, genres and prominent authors. The course material will include works from 1919 and later, as well as critical and theoretical texts.

Outline for distance course: The distance course is based on self-study and communication through the web-based learning environment. This contains all information regarding the course and is used for the compulsory course activities. Teaching takes the form of study instructions, exercises and discussions. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required to take the course. All teaching and examinations are done online. There are no scheduled obligatory online meetings. Taking a distance course means that you yourself largely determine when you study since you are not as tied to scheduled classes. Note, however, that this kind of course requires as much effort as an ordinary campus course and that it is equally important to meet set deadlines.

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