Social Work, Social- and Welfare Policy in a Swedish and International Perspective 7.5 credits
Course Contents
- social policy and the rise of the Swedish welfare state
- the Swedish welfare system and its problems, crisis, restructuring and future
- different models of social welfare policy from an international perspective
- current social policy issues
- poverty from an international perspective
- challenges from a national and international perspective
Prerequisites
General entry requirements and completed courses in Social Work of 15 credits or equivalent. For students enrolled at partner universities the eligibility requirements of respective departments applies.
Level of Education: First cycle
Coursecode/Ladok code: HSWK19
The course is conducted at: School of Health and Welfare
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Type of course | Programme instance course |
| Study type | Normal teaching |
| Semester | Spring 2026: week 14 – week 18 |
| Rate of study | 100% |
| Language | English |
| Location | Jönköping |
| Time | Day-time |
| Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students | 15000 SEK |
| Syllabus (PDF) | |
| Application code | HJ-H5026 |