African History, Culture and Society
7.5 credits
Course, Bachelor's level, 5KA115
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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 2027–18 February 2027
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
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General entry requirements
- Selection
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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 12,375
- Total tuition fee: SEK 12,375
- Application deadline
- 15 October 2026
- Application code
- UU-02000
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 21 December 2026–11 January 2027
- Information on registration from the department
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 2027–18 February 2027
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
-
General entry requirements
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 21 December 2026–11 January 2027
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
The course provides an overview of Africa's historical, cultural and societal development. Themes like pre-colonial societies and livelihoods, the transatlantic slave trade, colonialism, independence and postcolonial transformations are described with the help of anthropological, archaeological and historical approaches and insights.