Fact and Fiction: Science, Societal Crises and the Role of Individuals in Literature
Course, Bachelor's level, 5RU001
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Autumn 2025 Autumn 2025, Flexible, 25%, Distance learning, Swedish
The course is cancelled.
- Location
- Flexible
- Pace of study
- 25%
- Teaching form
- Distance learning
- Number of mandatory on-campus meetings
- 0
- Number of optional on-campus meetings
- 0
- Instructional time
- Evening
- Study period
- 1 September 2025–18 January 2026
- Language of instruction
- Swedish
- 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 11,250
- Total tuition fee: SEK 11,250
- Application code
- UU-58502
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Spring 2027 Spring 2027, Flexible, 25%, Distance learning, English
- Location
- Flexible
- Pace of study
- 25%
- Teaching form
- Distance learning
- Number of mandatory on-campus meetings
- 0
- Instructional time
- Mixed
- Study period
- 18 January 2027–6 June 2027
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
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General entry requirements
- 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 12,375
- Total tuition fee: SEK 12,375
- Application deadline
- 15 October 2026
- Application code
- UU-08501
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 21 December 2026–17 January 2027
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
It is more important than ever to critically examine and evaluate facts as well as fictional narratives that address the challenges society faces. This interdisciplinary course is aimed at students from all disciplines who want to delve deeper into and critically analyse cultural narratives about how science and society respond to crises.
In the spring semester of 2027, the theme of the course will be radioactive radiation and nuclear weapons.
Outline for distance course: The course is a distance course and is carried out in a learning platform. Access to an internet-connected computer and headset is necessary. The course is based on self-study and communication in the web-based teaching environment and is aimed at those who feel comfortable with digital teaching formats. Learning, knowledge control, and supervision take place via the internet, and online meetings are scheduled for the evening. You work both individually and in groups. Keep in mind that a distance learning course requires just as much work as a regular campus course. You are expected to have the ability to plan and manage your own study time.