The Social and Psychological Dynamics of Violence
Course, Master's level, 5HG019
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Spring 2027 Spring 2027, Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, English
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 18 January 2027–24 March 2027
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
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120 credits including 90 credits in a subject in the humanities or the social sciences. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
- Selection
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Higher education credits (maximum 285 credits)
- 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 28,500
- Total tuition fee: SEK 28,500
- Application deadline
- 15 October 2026
- Application code
- UU-01208
Admitted or on the waiting list?
Spring 2027 Spring 2027, Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, English For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 18 January 2027–24 March 2027
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
-
120 credits including 90 credits in a subject in the humanities or the social sciences. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
Admitted or on the waiting list?
About the course
The course provides you with in-depth knowledge of the social, psychological and social psychological factors that influence individual behaviours in connection with outbreaks of genocide and other mass violence. We will discuss different theoretical perspectives, with an emphasis on their explanatory value when it comes to the factors that affect perpetrators, victims and bystanders. Particular emphasis is placed on the potentially destructive relationship between individuals, groups and leaders.