History of Education: Research Problems and Perspectives
Course, Master's level, 5LH819
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Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Uppsala, 50%, On-campus, English
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 50%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 4 November 2026–17 January 2027
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
-
A Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen) from an internationally recognised university
- Selection
-
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 14,250
- Total tuition fee: SEK 14,250
- Application deadline
- 15 April 2026
- Application code
- UU-51401
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 23 July 2026–27 October 2026
- Information on registration from the department
Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Uppsala, 50%, On-campus, English For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 50%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 4 November 2026–17 January 2027
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
-
A Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen) from an internationally recognised university
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 23 July 2026–27 October 2026
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
With the great expansion of schools and universities in the 20th century, the profound role played by education in modern society can hardly be overlooked. This insight has generated a number of research traditions which, from various perspectives, engage with the societal importance of education. History of education is one of these dynamic traditions. Through various interdisciplinary connections, with fields ranging from history of science and universities to media history, the history of education has investigated crucial questions concerning the production and transfer of knowledge over time. This course offers an advanced introduction to this research. Themes that will be explored include various forms and institutions of knowledge, the relationship between research, edcucation and popular science, and the role played by time and emotions in various educational contexts.
Contact
- Study counselling
- info@idehist.uu.se
- +46 18 471 29 47